How far is Roeland Park, KS from Overland Park, KS?
The driving distance from Roeland Park, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roeland Park and Overland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roeland Park and Overland Park.
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Start on Parish Drive
1078 ft · 47 sec · Parish Drive
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Turn slight right onto Neosho Avenue
556 ft · 25 sec · Neosho Avenue
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Turn right onto Neosho Lane
75 m · 11 sec · Neosho Lane
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Turn straight onto Clark Drive
158 m · 25 sec · Clark Drive
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Turn right onto West 53rd Street
105 m · 17 sec · West 53rd Street
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Turn left onto Buena Vista Street
675 ft · 30 sec · Buena Vista Street
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Turn right onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Metcalf Avenue SOUTH
771 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Metcalf Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 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 Roeland Park and Overland Park.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Shawnee Mission Parkway
Turn right onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
2.36 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Roeland Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Overland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roeland Park to Overland Park?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mission is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Roeland Park and 3 miles from Overland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Roeland Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Overland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Mission
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mission.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roeland Park and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 4.34 mi (6.99 km).
#1 Roeland Park
City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 6,652 |
| Coordinates | 39.0375100, -94.6321800 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.89 | $1.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.98 | $1.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.11 | $2.23 |
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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