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Trip from Anthony, KS to Overland Park, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 54m

Distance

244.5 mi

393 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 42m ★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Anthony, KS

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Downtown Overland Park, KS, KS

Overland Park, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Anthony, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 244.5 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Bluff Avenue, West Main Street, North Ll & G Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

122.2 miles from Anthony, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 244.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 54m drive with frequent turns across 244.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Bluff Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anthony, KS to Overland Park, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Bluff Avenue
West Main Street
North Ll & G Avenue
West 14th Street
West 10th Avenue
West 15th Street
North G Street
the route

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Bluff Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anthony, KS and Overland Park, KS.

1

Start on West Steadman Street

89 ft · 9 sec · West Steadman Street
2

Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue

390 ft · 19 sec · North Bluff Avenue
3

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.4 mi · 48 sec · West Main Street
4

Turn right onto North Ll & G Avenue

8.9 mi · 14 min · North Ll & G Avenue
5

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 14 sec
6

Turn right onto West 14th Street

15 mi · 22 min · West 14th Street
7

Continue on West 10th Avenue

14 mi · 21 min · West 10th Avenue
8

Continue on West 15th Street

6.3 mi · 9 min · West 15th Street
9

Turn left onto North G Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North G Street
10

Turn right

0.4 mi · 39 sec
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

112 ft · 2 sec · the route
12

Exit the roundabout

3.1 mi · 4 min
13

Take the ramp left

0.1 mi · 16 sec
14

Keep slight right

0.3 mi · 37 sec
15

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

107 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Kansas Turnpike
16

Keep slight right

95 mi · 1 hr 38 min
17

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

2.6 mi · 2 min · I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
18

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

0.2 mi · 21 sec · 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway
19

Keep slight right to continue on 87th Street Parkway

0.2 mi · 32 sec · 87th Street Parkway
20

Turn straight onto West 87th Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · West 87th Street
21

Continue on Santa Fe Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive
22

Turn right onto Newton Street

515 ft · 29 sec · Newton Street
23

Turn left onto Valley View Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Valley View Drive
24

Turn left onto Overland Park Drive

269 ft · 15 sec · Overland Park Drive
25

Turn right onto West 81st Street

233 ft · 11 sec · West 81st Street
26

Turn right

135 ft · 10 sec
27

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 122.2 miles from Anthony, KS, or about 1h 57m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 54 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 122.2 miles or 1h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Overland Park, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Anthony, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Anthony, KS

This is one driving day of about 244.5 miles and 3h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Anthony, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 122.2 mi from Anthony, KS · 1h 57m into the drive

city in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eureka, KS

122 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Belle Plaine, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eureka, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 122.2 miles from Anthony, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Overland Park, KS

The final approach into Overland Park, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Overland Park, KS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.22 one way

$76.45 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $41.97 $83.94
premium $4.89 $47.05 $94.10
diesel $5.61 $53.98 $107.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 73.4 0 $25.67 $11.74
Efficient EV 61.1 0 $21.39 $9.78
EV Truck/SUV 97.8 1 $34.23 $15.65

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Anthony, KS

Afternoon in Anthony on Friday

Local time

12:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Overland Park, KS

Afternoon in Overland Park on Friday

Local time

12:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Eureka, KS

122 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 54m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Anthony, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 244.5 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Bluff Avenue, West Main Street, North Ll & G Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 122.2 miles from Anthony, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anthony, KS to Overland Park, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Anthony, KS to Overland Park, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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