How far is Valley Falls, KS from Overland Park, KS?

The driving distance from Valley Falls, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 67.7 miles (109 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
67.7 mi
01h 19m
Flight
49.1 mi
79.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.1 mi
Kilometers
79.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.7 mi
Kilometers
108.95 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Overland Park
Fri, Apr 17, 9:55 AM CDT
Return by in Valley Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 11:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Falls
2026-04-17T08:35
Arrive Overland Park
Fri, Apr 17, 9:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley Falls
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tonganoxie
KS

City in Leavenworth County, Kansas

From Valley Falls
33.1 mi
00h 39m
To Overland Park
34.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls and Overland Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    901 ft · 47 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Phoebe Street

    780 ft · 19 sec · Phoebe Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 9th Street

    1321 ft · 37 sec · 9th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2301 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    13.2 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Speedway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Speedway Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on North 110th Street

    1141 ft · 31 sec · North 110th Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1318 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Kansas Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South

    2322 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Metcalf Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Metcalf Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Metcalf Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 80th Street

    662 ft · 33 sec · West 80th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Marty Street

    147 m · 23 sec · Marty Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 81st Street

    56 m · 15 sec · West 81st Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    41 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
9th Street
14.5 mi · 21%
West Street
13.3 mi · 20%
Kansas Turnpike
7.79 mi · 12%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 7%
Metcalf Avenue
3.92 mi · 6%
Speedway Boulevard
1.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

9th Street

Keep slight right

13.2 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
49.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonganoxie
00h 39m from Valley Falls
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Valley Falls and Mostly Sunny then 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 Valley Falls to Overland Park?

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (109 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Tonganoxie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Valley Falls and 34.5 miles from Overland Park.

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

The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Valley Falls and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Overland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Tonganoxie

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tonganoxie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

Lansing Community and Economic Development

Lansing , KS
730 1st Terrace Suite 2, Lansing, KS 66043
Local government office,Building inspector,Land planning authority,Marketing agency,Public relations firm
City of Lawrence - Utility Billing
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

City of Lawrence - Utility Billing

Lawrence , KS
6 E 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Rating 1.6/5 27 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14 mi away

City Of Bonner Springs Wastewater

Bonner Springs , KS
12021 Kaw Dr, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Sewage treatment plant

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lawrence

20 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Topeka

50 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Independence

57 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley Falls and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 49.1 mi (79.02 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Valley Falls

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,152
Coordinates39.3433300, -95.4602500
Altitude287
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: Oak Street (-95.45994, 39.343331)
End: (-94.670541, 38.98229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.04 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.78 gal · 18.08 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.65 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $5.30 $12.68 $25.35

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Valley Falls and Overland Park. The current time is 08:35:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.