How far is Towanda, KS from Overland Park, KS?

The driving distance from Towanda, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.84 mi
02h 31m
Flight
150.35 mi
241.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.35 mi
Kilometers
241.97 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.84 mi
Kilometers
265.29 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Overland Park
Fri, May 1, 7:56 AM CDT
Return by in Towanda
Fri, May 1, 10:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Towanda
2026-05-01T05:24
Arrive Overland Park
Fri, May 1, 7:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Towanda
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lebo
KS

City in Coffey County, Kansas, United States of America

From Towanda
82.3 mi
01h 15m
To Overland Park
82.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Towanda and Overland Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Towanda and Overland Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    591 ft · 28 sec · North 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1330 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest River Valley Road

    1532 ft · 43 sec · Southwest River Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southwest 20th Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Southwest 20th Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    81 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Boyer Road

    79 m · 7 sec · Boyer Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    799 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    824 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    56 mi · 56 min · Kansas Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway

    850 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on 87th Street Parkway

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West 87th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Santa Fe Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    157 m · 29 sec · Newton Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Valley View Drive

    761 ft · 29 sec · Valley View Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Overland Park Drive

    82 m · 15 sec · Overland Park Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 81st Street

    71 m · 11 sec · West 81st Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Towanda and Overland Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
151 mi · 92%
Southwest 20th Street
6.36 mi · 4%
I 35 North
2.58 mi · 2%
West 87th Street
1.47 mi · 1%
Santa Fe Drive
1.12 mi · 1%
Southwest River Valley Road
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
150.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebo
01h 15m from Towanda
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Towanda 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 Towanda to Overland Park?

The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Lebo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Towanda and 82.5 miles from Overland Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.95 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Towanda and Mostly Sunny near Overland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Lebo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lebo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebo.

RAIL

Topeka

72 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

82 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Towanda and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 150.35 mi (241.97 km).

Towanda

#1 Towanda

Township in Butler County, Kansas

Population1,446
Coordinates37.7975200, -96.9997600
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Overland Park

#2 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population197,381
Coordinates38.9822300, -94.6707900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-96.999752, 37.797038)
End: (-94.670541, 38.98229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.02 L · about $21.95
Round trip
$43.89
11.64 gal · 44.04 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.95 $43.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.75 $49.50
Premium $4.65 $27.09 $54.17
Diesel $5.30 $30.87 $61.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Towanda and Overland Park. The current time is 05:24:49.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.