Origin
Lenexa, KS
Evening in Lenexa on Thursday
Local time
5:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lenexa, KS to Overbrook, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
56.6 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lenexa, KS
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Overbrook, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Lenexa, KS to Overbrook, KS covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KS 10, North 300 Road, East 1300 Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.8 miles on KS 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 56.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Lenexa, KS to Overbrook, KS covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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 27.8 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 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.6 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wi...
8
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 435 West, KS 10 West
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 222B
Toward I 435 West, KS 10 West
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
6
30.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward US 59: Ottawa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 59: Ottawa
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 Lenexa, KS to Overbrook, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Council Grove along the way.
Council Grove
40.7 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 10 | 27.8 mi | 30m |
| North 300 Road | 12.5 mi | 15m |
| East 1300 Road | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| West 157th Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| I 35 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Lenexa Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Iowa Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 10
— 27.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Overbrook, KS.
1
Start on this road
256 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
71 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
500 ft
·
21 sec
·
Rosehill Road
4
Turn right onto Lenexa Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lenexa Drive
5
Continue on Lenexa Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lenexa Drive
6
Turn right onto West 95th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West 95th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 35; US 56; US 169
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 222B
Toward I 435 West, KS 10 West
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
Use the slight left lane.
12
Continue on KS 10
28 mi
·
30 min
·
KS 10
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 59: Ottawa
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto US 59
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Iowa Street
15
Continue on US 59
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
East 1300 Road
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 56: Olathe, Council Grove
17
Turn right onto US 56
12 mi
·
15 min
·
North 300 Road
18
Continue on US 56
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West 157th Street
19
Turn left onto Maple Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Maple Street
20
Turn right onto 6th Street
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
6th Street
21
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.3 mi from Lenexa, KS · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Overbrook, KS
The final approach into Overbrook, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.85 one way
$17.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Overbrook, KS
Evening in Overbrook on Thursday
Local time
5:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
4 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
1h 8m 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 Lenexa, KS to Overbrook, KS covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KS 10, North 300 Road, East 1300 Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.3 miles from Lenexa, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.85 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 56.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lenexa, KS to Overbrook, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Council Grove along the way.
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