Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
160.3 mi
258 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Photo: Sam McCool
The drive from Coffeyville, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 160.3 miles and takes about 3h 7m 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 72.1 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.35 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
80.2 miles from Coffeyville, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
This is a 3h 7m highway drive covering 160.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 169 and I 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.1 miles on US 169.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and I 35. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 160.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 miles (US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 115.2 miles (US 59): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street
Lane positioning matters here
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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Keep slight right at fork toward 87th Street Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Valley View Drive
Navigation decision point
On the drive from Coffeyville, KS to Overland Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.
Kansas City
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 72.1 mi | 1h 23m |
| I 35 | 32.2 mi | 34m |
| US 59 | 31.9 mi | 35m |
| Northeast Street | 19.8 mi | 23m |
| West 87th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Santa Fe Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East 8th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Valley View Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Coffeyville, KS and Overland Park, KS.
Start on West 7th Street
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
Turn left onto East 8th Street
Turn left onto US 166; US 169
Continue on US 169
Continue on US 169
Continue on US 169
Turn straight onto US 169
Continue on US 169
Enter roundabout onto US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
Continue on US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
Take the exit onto US 59
Continue on I 35; US 50
Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto West 87th Street
Continue on Santa Fe Drive
Turn right onto Newton Street
Turn left onto Valley View Drive
Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
Turn right onto West 81st Street
Turn right
Arrive at 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.2 miles or 1h 34m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Overland Park, KS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Coffeyville, 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 Coffeyville, KS
This is one driving day of about 160.3 miles and 3h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.2 mi from Coffeyville, KS · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 80.2 miles from Coffeyville, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 169 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.1 miles.
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
$24.35 one way
$48.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $26.84 | $53.68 |
| premium | $4.80 | $30.26 | $60.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.61 | $71.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.83 | $7.69 |
| Efficient EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.03 | $6.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.44 | $10.26 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Evening in Coffeyville on Saturday
Local time
7:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Overland Park on Saturday
Local time
7:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Nevada, MO
80 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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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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