How far is Saint Marys, KS from Overland Park, KS?
The driving distance from Saint Marys, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Marys and Overland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Marys and Overland Park.
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Start on West 13th Street North
1.3 km · 3 min · West 13th Street North
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Turn right onto North 247th Street West
3 mi · 7 min · North 247th Street West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
23.5 mi · 30 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right
95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway
850 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 87th Street Parkway
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto West 87th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street
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Continue on Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto Newton Street
157 m · 29 sec · Newton Street
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Turn left onto Valley View Drive
761 ft · 29 sec · Valley View Drive
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Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
82 m · 15 sec · Overland Park Drive
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Turn right onto West 81st Street
71 m · 11 sec · West 81st Street
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Turn right
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 Saint Marys 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
Keep slight right
95.5 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Saint Marys and Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near Overland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Marys to Overland Park?
The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.1 miles from Saint Marys and 103.8 miles from Overland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.75 one way or $55.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Saint Marys and Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near Overland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
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 Emporia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Marys and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 183.44 mi (295.22 km).
#1 Saint Marys
Saint Marys is a place in Kansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7066800, -97.6400500 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| 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: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $3.82 | $27.75 | $55.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $30.41 | $60.82 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $33.06 | $66.12 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $42.99 | $85.97 |
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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