county seat of Johnson County, Kansas, United States

Olathe is a city in Kansas.

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Map of Olathe (Kansas)

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Olathe is connected by I435, US 50, US 69, and US 169.

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The nearest major airport is the Kansas City International Airport (MCI IATA) which is about 40 miles north of Olathe. All the major rental car companies are available at the Airport.

The airport taxi to Olathe costs between $82 and $90. There are (free)telephones near the baggage carousels which can be used to call a cab.

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  • 1 Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site (Mahaffie House).    

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  • 1 Santa Fe Shopping Center.

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For fine dining, it may be easier to go to Kansas City, though Oklahoma Joe's is well renowned. Chains include Panda Express, McDonald's and Burger King. There are good restaurants in Overland Park as well.

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  • Hooters of Olathe, 11977 S Strang Line Rd, +1 913-780-9465. Try the buffalo wings.
  • Granite City Food and Brewery, 15085 W. 119th St, +1 913 829-6060.

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Olathe has a number of hotels, including all the major hotels. These include Hampton Inn, Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn on South Strangline Road. These are all right next to each other. Rates vary between $ 90 and $ 169 per night. Wi-Fi is free in all these hotels. All of them have a good breakfast which opens at 6:30AM. There is a heated pool and a few treadmills for fitness. There are a number of chain restaurants within a half mile from any of these hotels.

  • La Quinta Inn, West 151st Street.
  • Econo Lodge. A budget hotel with rooms at $ 50 a night. This is approximately 3.5 miles south of the hotel on S Strangline Road.

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Routes through Olathe
Kansas City, MOLenexa  N   S  OttawaWichita
HutchinsonEmporia  W   E  LenexaKansas City, MO
McPhersonBaldwin City  W   E  LenexaKansas City, MO
Kansas City, KSLenexa  N   S  Mound CityFort Scott


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