Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
212.9 mi
343 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
The drive from Belleville, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 212.9 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 18th Street, M Street, 28th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.61 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
106.4 miles from Belleville, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 34m drive with frequent turns across 212.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 18th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 28th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| B Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Quivira Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 10th Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Colorado Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville, KS and Overland Park, KS.
Start on L Street
Turn left onto 18th Street
Turn right onto M Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto 28th Street
Continue on West 7th Street
Turn right onto B Street
Continue on Quivira Road
Turn left onto 10th Road
Continue straight
Turn right onto South Colorado Avenue
Continue on Tuttle Creek Boulevard
Continue straight
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
Exit the roundabout onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
Exit the rotary onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
Continue on Fort Riley Boulevard
Take the exit right toward Junction I-70, Zeandale
Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East, Topeka
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Kansas Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South
Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway
Continue on Metcalf Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on Metcalf Avenue
Turn right onto West 80th Street
Turn left onto Marty Street
Turn right onto West 81st Street
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.4 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Overland Park, KS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Belleville, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Belleville, KS
This is one driving day of about 212.9 miles and 3h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.4 mi from Belleville, KS · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 106.4 miles from Belleville, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$31.61 one way
$63.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.65 | $71.30 |
| premium | $4.65 | $39.01 | $78.02 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $44.46 | $88.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.9 | 0 | $22.35 | $10.22 |
| Efficient EV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.63 | $8.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.2 | 1 | $29.81 | $13.63 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Belleville on Saturday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Overland Park on Saturday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
44°F
Valley Falls, KS
106 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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