How far is Rock Creek, KS from Overland Park, KS?
The driving distance from Rock Creek, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Creek and Overland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Creek and Overland Park.
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Start on 3rd Street
50 m · 13 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left
34 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto 110th Street
643 ft · 20 sec · 110th Street
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Turn right onto Rock Creek Road
834 ft · 28 sec · Rock Creek Road
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Turn right
12 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Kansas City
1.3 km · 59 sec
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Continue on Kansas Turnpike
2439 ft · 32 sec · Kansas Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
51 mi · 52 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South
2322 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Metcalf Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Metcalf Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Turn right onto West 80th Street
662 ft · 33 sec · West 80th Street
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Turn left onto Marty Street
147 m · 23 sec · Marty Street
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Turn right onto West 81st Street
56 m · 15 sec · West 81st Street
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Turn left
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Creek and Overland Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
51 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Creek and Mostly Sunny near Overland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Creek to Overland Park?
The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Rock Creek and 24.9 miles from Overland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Creek and Mostly Sunny near Overland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.
Lawrence
Topeka
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Creek and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 49.89 mi (80.29 km).
#1 Rock Creek
Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,888 |
| Coordinates | 39.2458300, -95.5372000 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Overland Park
The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 197,381 |
| Coordinates | 38.9822300, -94.6707900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.670541, 38.98229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.65 | $19.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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