Origin
Columbus, KS
Evening in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
6:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, KS to Overland Park, KS
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
135.5 mi
218 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
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6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbus, KS
Tien Nguyen
Overland Park, KS
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
Traveling from Columbus to Overland Park covers 135.5 miles across the Kansas Great Plains, taking approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes to complete. This trip is well-suited for a single-day journey, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $21 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating via US 69, Parkview Drive, and US 160, you will move through the familiar landscapes of the state. It is a straightforward route that balances efficiency with the ease of a regional drive, making it a reliable option for travelers looking to get from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
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
67.8 miles from Columbus, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between local roads and larger highways. With a highway share of 53%, the route offers a blend of varied road conditions rather than a strictly monotonous interstate slog. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US 69, spanning 63.5 miles where you can settle into a steady rhythm. The personality of the drive shifts as you move off smaller segments and onto primary corridors, keeping the transition engaging for the driver. Because the route is categorized as a mixed drive, you will encounter different road types that keep the journey from feeling repetitive.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 63.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Pennsylvania Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 39m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 69; US 160; US 400): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn left onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Pine Street
Turn right onto West Pine Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
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~13m in
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US 69; US 160; US 400
Turn left onto US 69; US 160; US 400
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
27.1 mi into trip
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~37m in
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US 69; US 160 / Parkview Drive
Turn left onto US 69; US 160 / Parkview Drive
Navigation decision point
5
135.3 mi into trip
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~2h 38m in
|
Marty Street
Turn left onto Marty Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 63.5 mi | 1h 9m |
| Parkview Drive | 57.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| US 160 | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Metcalf Avenue | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Blue Valley Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Kansas Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Marty Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 63.5 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, KS and Overland Park, KS.
1
Start on this road
88 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
179 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Pennsylvania Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Pine Street
364 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Pine Street
4
Turn left onto South Kansas Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kansas Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 160
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 160
6
Turn left onto US 69; US 160; US 400
19 mi
·
24 min
·
US 69; US 160; US 400
Use the none lane.
7
Turn left onto US 69; US 160
58 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Parkview Drive
8
Continue on US 69; KS 52
45 mi
·
45 min
·
US 69; KS 52
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
Toward Blue Valley Parkway
10
Continue on Blue Valley Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Valley Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on Metcalf Avenue
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn left onto Marty Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Marty Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left
296 ft
·
21 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan for at least one stop along the way to break up the 135.5-mile trek and keep your focus sharp behind the wheel. Given the total fuel cost of $21, it is wise to check your levels before leaving Columbus to avoid unnecessary mid-route detours. Because the route relies on a combination of US 69, Parkview Drive, and US 160, keep an eye on your navigation when moving between these distinct road types. Taking advantage of the single planned stop will help you arrive in Overland Park feeling refreshed rather than drained by the nearly three-hour duration.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.8 miles from Columbus, KS, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.5 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.8 miles or 1h 22m 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 9m
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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, KS
This is one driving day of about 135.5 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Columbus, 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 US 69 for about 63.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.8 mi from Columbus, KS · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.8 miles from Columbus, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.5 miles.
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
$20.58 one way
$41.16 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.69 | $45.38 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.58 | $51.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.10 | $60.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.23 | $6.50 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.86 | $5.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.97 | $8.67 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
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
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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
7 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
2h 39m 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 Columbus, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 135.5 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 69, Parkview Drive, US 160. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.8 miles from Columbus, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.58 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 39m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 69; US 160; US 400): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Columbus, KS to Overland Park, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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