Origin
De Soto, KS
Afternoon in De Soto on Thursday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from De Soto, KS to Overland Park, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
De Soto, KS
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Overland Park, KS
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Trip Overview
This short, 19.4-mile drive from De Soto to Overland Park, Kansas, is easily manageable in just 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate KS 10 and I-35 before transitioning to West 87th Street for the final approach. With a highway share of 57%, expect a mix of faster travel and local road segments. The estimated fuel cost is a low $3, reflecting the short distance. Since it's a brief journey within the Great Plains region, there's no need for an overnight stop; you can complete this entire trip in a single, convenient day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive offers a mixed experience, balancing highway speeds with more local road segments. Approximately 57% of the route is on highways, providing stretches where you can comfortably maintain speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9.1 miles on KS 10, allowing for a consistent pace. As you approach Overland Park, the character shifts from the more open highway feel to city-adjacent roads, requiring attention to local traffic patterns. It's a drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KS 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
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 11.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines,...
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35: Wichita, Des Moines
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35: Wichita, Des Moines
8
16 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
16.2 mi into trip
|
~21m 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 De Soto, KS to Overland Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Des Moines along the way.
Des Moines
11.5 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 10 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| I 35 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West 87th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Kill Creek Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Santa Fe Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West 83rd Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 82nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Valley View Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 10
— 9.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Soto, KS and Overland Park, KS.
1
Start on West 82nd Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 82nd Street
2
Turn right onto East Wyandotte Street
476 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Wyandotte Street
3
Turn left onto West 83rd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 83rd Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Lexington Avenue
411 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lexington Avenue
5
Continue on West 83rd Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West 83rd Street
6
Turn right onto Kill Creek Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Kill Creek Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward KS 10 East: Lenexa
8
Merge onto KS 10
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
KS 10
9
Take the exit
391 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35: Wichita, Des Moines
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35 North: Des Moines
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 35; US 56; US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 225
Toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 225A
Toward 87th Street Parkway
Use 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Overland Park on Thursday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
29m 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 De Soto, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 19.4 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KS 10, I 35, West 87th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from De Soto, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.03 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 is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from De Soto, KS to Overland Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Des Moines along the way.
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