The drive from Chanute, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 113.6 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 169, I 35, US 59 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.2 miles on US 169.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.76 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.
Midpoint
56.8 miles from Chanute, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 113.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 12m highway drive covering 113.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 169 and I 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.2 miles on US 169.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 169 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and I 35. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113.6 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles (US 59): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 169 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 169 North
5
2 mi into trip|~4m in|US 169
Merge onto US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
68.4 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|US 59
Take the exit onto US 59 toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Law...
8
110.2 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 225
Toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway
9
110.4 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 87th Street Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 225A
Toward 87th Street Parkway
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 Chanute, KS to Overland Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.
Kansas City
68.4 mi in|~1h 19m|via US 59
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 169
44.2 mi
50m
I 35
32.2 mi
34m
US 59
31.9 mi
35m
West 87th Street
1.5 mi
2m
Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi
2m
West Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
North Plummer Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
West Cherry Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 44.2 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chanute, KS and Overland Park, KS.
1
Start on South Steuben Avenue
0.2 mi·45 sec·South Steuben Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Main Street
0.8 mi·1 min·West Main Street
3
Turn right onto North Plummer Avenue
0.5 mi·55 sec·North Plummer Avenue
4
Turn left onto KS 39
0.4 mi·45 sec·West Cherry Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward US 169 NorthUse the right lane.
6
Merge onto US 169
18 mi·20 min·US 169
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto US 169
19 mi·21 min·US 169
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 169
7.5 mi·8 min·US 169
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
224 ft·2 sec·US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
10
Continue on US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
22 mi·25 min·US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
11
Take the exit onto US 59
9.6 mi·10 min·US 59
Toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
12
Continue on I 35; US 50
30 mi·31 min·I 35; US 50
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169
2.6 mi·2 min·I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des MoinesUse the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 225Toward 75th Street, 87th Street ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 225AToward 87th Street ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto West 87th Street
1.5 mi·2 min·West 87th Street
17
Continue on Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi·2 min·Santa Fe Drive
18
Turn right onto Newton Street
515 ft·29 sec·Newton Street
19
Turn left onto Valley View Drive
0.1 mi·29 sec·Valley View Drive
20
Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
267 ft·15 sec·Overland Park Drive
21
Turn right onto West 81st Street
232 ft·11 sec·West 81st Street
22
Turn right
134 ft·9 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 56.8 miles from Chanute, KS, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.2 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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.8 miles or 1h 6m 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 45m
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 Chanute, 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 Chanute, KS
This is one driving day of about 113.6 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Chanute, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 169 for about 44.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.8 mi from Chanute, KS
· 1h 6m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.76 one way
$35.52 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.50
$39.00
premium
$4.89
$21.86
$43.72
diesel
$5.61
$25.08
$50.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.1
0
$11.93
$5.45
Efficient EV
28.4
0
$9.94
$4.54
EV Truck/SUV
45.4
0
$15.90
$7.27
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Chanute, KS
Night
in Chanute on Friday
Local time
10:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Overland Park, KS
Night
in Overland Park on Friday
Local time
10:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
SSW 6 to 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
79°F
Stanton, KS
57 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
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 12m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chanute, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 113.6 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 169, I 35, US 59. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.8 miles from Chanute, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.76 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 113.6 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles (US 59): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Chanute, KS to Overland Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.
