Origin
Auburn, KS
Late night in Auburn on Wednesday
Local time
4:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, KS to Overland Park, KS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
79.7 mi
128 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
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6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, KS
Tien Nguyen
Overland Park, KS
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
This straightforward 79.7-mile drive from Auburn to Overland Park, Kansas, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 37 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Kansas Turnpike, with some time on Southwest 61st Street and Harry Darby Memorial Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $12, making it an economical option. As both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, expect a drive characterized by open landscapes. This route is ideal for a quick hop between locations without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.8 miles from Auburn, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 74% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 57.5 miles on the Kansas Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, the introduction of Southwest 61st Street and Harry Darby Memorial Highway suggests a transition to more local road segments as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than a winding, scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kansas Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 57.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and Southwest 61st Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 79.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 470 East, I 335
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 470 East, I 335
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-70 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-70 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
7
70.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 635 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 418A
Toward I 635 South
6
77.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
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Metcalf Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
79.4 mi into trip
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~1h 36m in
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West 80th Street
Turn right onto West 80th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Auburn, KS to Overland Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.
Kansas City
12.8 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike | 57.5 mi | 58m |
| Southwest 61st Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Metcalf Avenue | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Southwest Auburn Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| US 75 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Burlingame Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 57th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 57.5 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, KS and Overland Park, KS.
1
Start on East 8th Street
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 8th Street
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
3
Continue on Southwest Auburn Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Southwest Auburn Road
4
Turn right onto Southwest 61st Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest 61st Street
5
Enter roundabout onto Southwest 61st Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest 61st Street
6
Continue on Southwest 61st Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 61st Street
7
Continue on Southwest Burlingame Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Burlingame Road
8
Turn slight right
206 ft
·
9 sec
9
Turn straight onto Southwest 57th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 57th Street
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
11
Merge onto US 75
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 75
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 470 East, I 335
13
Merge onto I 470
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-70 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
15
Merge onto I 470
57 mi
·
58 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 418A
Toward I 635 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 635
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US 69
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto West 80th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 80th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Marty Street
482 ft
·
22 sec
·
Marty Street
22
Turn right onto West 81st Street
182 ft
·
14 sec
·
West 81st Street
23
Turn left
134 ft
·
9 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given its short duration of under two hours, this route offers plenty of flexibility for when you depart. Leaving Auburn in the morning or early afternoon will get you to Overland Park with ample daylight. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps utilizing service areas along the Kansas Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a likely exit is over 57 miles. A practical tip: consider checking Kansas Turnpike traffic conditions before you leave, especially if traveling during peak commuter hours.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.8 miles from Auburn, KS, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.5 miles.
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 79.7 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.8 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
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 Auburn, 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 Auburn, KS
This is one driving day of about 79.7 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Auburn, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Kansas Turnpike for about 57.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.8 mi from Auburn, KS · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 79.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from Auburn, 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
$12.46 one way
$24.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.68 | $27.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.34 | $30.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.60 | $35.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.87
Kansas Turnpike
(57.5 mi)
$2.87
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.16 | $5.10 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Overland Park, KS
Late night in Overland Park on Wednesday
Local time
4:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Valley Falls, KS
40 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
5 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
1h 37m 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 Auburn, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 79.7 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, Southwest 61st Street, Harry Darby Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.8 miles from Auburn, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 79.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Auburn, KS to Overland Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.
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