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Trip from Belleville, KS to Overland Park, KS

Drive Time

4h 12m

Distance

220.2 mi

354 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
3h 59m ★
6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 39m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 19m
3 PM
4h 23m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 5m

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

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Downtown Belleville, KS, KS

Belleville, KS

Tom Fisk

Downtown Overland Park, KS, KS

Overland Park, KS

Sam McCool

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Belleville to Overland Park, expect a straightforward journey covering 220.2 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 4 hours and 12 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget roughly $33 for fuel to cover the distance across the Kansas landscape. Because you remain within the Great Plains throughout the entire drive, the terrain remains consistent as you transition from the rural northern reaches to the suburban landscape of the Kansas City metro area. Since the trip is easily manageable in one day, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations unless you prefer a slower pace.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

110.1 miles from Belleville, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive that shifts between varied road types as you make your way toward your destination. You will spend about 34% of your time on highways, utilizing major arteries like the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway and the Kansas Turnpike. Be prepared for a change in rhythm, as the route transitions from local stretches, including 28th Street, to the more sustained pace of the turnpike. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 51.8 miles on the Kansas Turnpike, which serves as the backbone of your journey. This combination of segments keeps the experience dynamic, balancing high-speed highway travel with the more localized connections required to navigate the route effectively.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 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 51.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,547 ft 1,025 ft

Total Climb

230 ft

Total Descent

752 ft

Highest Point

1,547 ft

Elevation Range

522 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.9 miles in near K-15 / B Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 220.2 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 31.9 miles (K-15 / B Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 98.3 miles (KS 177; KS 18): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.7 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
31.9 mi into trip | ~38m in | K-15 / B Street

Turn right onto K-15 / B Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
9
98.3 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | KS 177; KS 18

Take the exit onto KS 177; KS 18 toward Junction I-70, Zeandale

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward Junction I-70, Zeandale
6
158.7 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in | I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway toward I-70 East, Kansas City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
7
211.2 mi into trip | ~3h 58m 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
217.7 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in | 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.

Towns Along This Route

Between Belleville, KS and Overland Park, KS, road signs point toward Junction I-70, Zeandale, Topeka and Kansas City.

Junction I-70

98.3 mi in | ~1h 59m | via KS 177; KS 18

Zeandale

98.3 mi in | ~1h 59m | via KS 177; KS 18

Topeka

106.8 mi in | ~2h 10m

Kansas City

158.7 mi in | ~3h 4m | via I 70

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kansas Turnpike 51.8 mi 52m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 51.4 mi 53m
28th Street 30.4 mi 35m
Tuttle Creek Boulevard 25.3 mi 31m
10th Road 10.1 mi 11m
US 24 8.6 mi 9m
South Colorado Avenue 8.5 mi 10m
KS 177 8.5 mi 10m
Longest stretch: Kansas Turnpike — 51.8 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on L Street

163 ft · 12 sec · L Street
2

Turn left onto 18th Street

313 ft · 10 sec · 18th Street
3

Turn right onto M Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · M Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 36

30 mi · 35 min · 28th Street
5

Continue on US 36; K-15

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 7th Street
6

Turn right onto K-15

0.3 mi · 39 sec · B Street
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on K-15

6.7 mi · 7 min · Quivira Road
8

Turn left onto K-9; K-148

10 mi · 11 min · 10th Road
9

Continue on KS 9

6.5 mi · 7 min · KS 9
10

Turn right onto US 77

8.5 mi · 10 min · South Colorado Avenue
11

Continue on US 77

19 mi · 21 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
12

Continue on US 24

8.6 mi · 9 min · US 24
13

Enter roundabout onto US 24

267 ft · 3 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
14

Continue on US 24

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
15

Enter roundabout onto US 24

161 ft · 1 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
16

Continue on US 24

5.6 mi · 8 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on KS 177

0.4 mi · 1 min · Fort Riley Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18

Take the exit onto KS 177; KS 18

8.5 mi · 10 min · KS 177; KS 18
Toward Junction I-70, Zeandale Use the right lane.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I-70 East, Topeka
20

Merge onto I 70; US 40

36 mi · 35 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
21

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22

Continue on I 70; US 40

15 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the slight right lane.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
24

Continue on I 70

52 mi · 52 min · Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
25

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec
Exit 418A Toward I 635 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Merge onto I 635

4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
27

Continue on US 69

1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight lane.
28

Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Turn right onto West 80th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · West 80th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Turn left onto Marty Street

482 ft · 22 sec · Marty Street
31

Turn right onto West 81st Street

182 ft · 14 sec · West 81st Street
32

Turn left

134 ft · 9 sec
33

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For a smooth experience, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid any potential congestion as you approach the Overland Park area. With a total duration of 4 hours and 12 minutes, you should plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since you will be navigating a mix of roads, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before entering the longer 51.8-mile turnpike stretch to ensure you aren't caught off guard. Because this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Utilize your planned stop strategically to break up the drive, ensuring you arrive at your destination feeling energized rather than fatigued.

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 110.1 miles from Belleville, KS, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.8 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.1 miles or 2h 13m 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 27m

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 Belleville, 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 Belleville, KS

This is one driving day of about 220.2 miles and 4h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Belleville, 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.
The longest stretch is on Kansas Turnpike for about 51.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 110.1 mi from Belleville, KS · 2h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

110 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

Grandview Plaza, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Valley Falls, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.1 miles from Belleville, 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

$33.45 one way

$66.89 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $36.87 $73.74
premium $4.80 $41.57 $83.14
diesel $5.64 $48.92 $97.84

Estimated Tolls: $2.59

Kansas Turnpike (51.8 mi) $2.59

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

$33

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.1 0 $23.12 $10.57
Efficient EV 55.1 0 $19.27 $8.81
EV Truck/SUV 88.1 1 $30.83 $14.09

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 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 data refreshed 11 hours ago

Origin

Belleville, KS

Evening in Belleville on Sunday

Local time

6:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 to 20 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 6:42AM CDT until April 13 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 6:23AM CDT until April 12 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Destination

Overland Park, KS

Evening in Overland Park on Sunday

Local time

6:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

44°F

Valley Falls, KS

110 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

29 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

4h 12m on the road

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Belleville, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 220.2 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, 28th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.1 miles from Belleville, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.45 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 220.2 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 31.9 miles (K-15 / B Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 98.3 miles (KS 177; KS 18): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.7 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Belleville, KS and Overland Park, KS, road signs point toward Junction I-70, Zeandale, Topeka and Kansas City.

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