Overland Park, KS Road Trips

Overland Park, KS serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 13 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 121 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Overland Park, KS spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

26

Longest Drive

396.2 mi

Leoti, KS

Quickest Drive

21m

Kansas City, KS

Plan Around Overland Park, KS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Overland Park, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Leoti, KS to Overland Park, KS 396.2 mi · 6h 14m Hill City, KS to Overland Park, KS 324 mi · 5h 45m Salem, KS to Overland Park, KS 283.4 mi · 4h 24m Victoria, KS to Overland Park, KS 260.4 mi · 4h 31m

Continue From Overland Park, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Overland Park, KS to Great Bend, KS 254 mi · 4h 33m Overland Park, KS to Attica, KS 248.5 mi · 4h 57m Overland Park, KS to Belleville, KS 220 mi · 4h 12m Overland Park, KS to Arkansas City, KS 219.2 mi · 4h 8m

Trips from Overland Park, KS

Overland Park, KS to Great Bend, KS

254 mi 4h 33m

Overland Park, KS to Attica, KS

248.5 mi 4h 57m

Overland Park, KS to Belleville, KS

220 mi 4h 12m

Overland Park, KS to Arkansas City, KS

219.2 mi 4h 8m

Overland Park, KS to Baxter Springs, KS

138.5 mi 2h 41m

Overland Park, KS to Columbus, KS

135.5 mi 2h 39m

Overland Park, KS to Arma, KS

101.5 mi 1h 55m

Overland Park, KS to Baker, KS

92.6 mi 2h 8m

Overland Park, KS to Atchison, KS

58.4 mi 1h 17m

Overland Park, KS to Paola, KS

34.8 mi 46m

Overland Park, KS to Lansing, KS

30.7 mi 40m

Overland Park, KS to Basehor, KS

25.4 mi 35m

Overland Park, KS to Kansas City, KS

11.2 mi 21m

Driving from Overland Park, KS

On average, trips departing from Overland Park, KS run 121 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 22m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 254 miles (4h 57m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Overland Park, KS are Great Bend, KS (254 mi, 4h 33m), Attica, KS (248.5 mi, 4h 57m), Belleville, KS (220 mi, 4h 12m), Arkansas City, KS (219.2 mi, 4h 8m), and Baxter Springs, KS (138.5 mi, 2h 41m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 121-mile trip from Overland Park, KS, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving Overland Park, KS and 13 routes heading into Overland Park, KS, covering 26 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 254 miles.

The longest mapped route from Overland Park, KS covers 254 miles and takes approximately 4h 57m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.

The average route from Overland Park, KS runs about 121 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 121-mile trip from Overland Park, KS costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Overland Park, KS include Great Bend, KS, Attica, KS, Belleville, KS and Arkansas City, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.