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Trip from Madison, KS to Overland Park, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

118.3 mi

190 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 10m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Kansas, United States

Madison, KS

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Downtown Overland Park, KS, KS

Overland Park, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Madison, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 118.3 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 50, KS 99, I 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.5 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.49 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

59.1 miles from Madison, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 118.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 19m highway drive covering 118.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 50 and KS 99. The longest continuous stretch is about 89.5 miles on US 50.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 89.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and KS 99. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near KS 58 / 4th Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 118.3 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 0.1 miles (KS 58 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (US 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 114.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | KS 58 / 4th Street

Turn right onto KS 58 / 4th Street

Navigation decision point

5
22.9 mi into trip | ~37m in | US 50

Take the ramp onto US 50

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
114.9 mi into trip | ~2h 12m 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
115.1 mi into trip | ~2h 12m 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
5
118 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | Valley View Drive

Turn left onto Valley View Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 50 89.5 mi 1h 31m
KS 99 19 mi 30m
I 35 2.6 mi 2m
East 6th Avenue 2.2 mi 3m
West 87th Street 1.5 mi 2m
Santa Fe Drive 1.1 mi 2m
West Madison 0.9 mi 1m
Mechanic Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 50 — 89.5 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison, KS and Overland Park, KS.

1

Start on 3rd Street

71 ft · 8 sec · 3rd Street
2

Turn left onto KS 58

419 ft · 11 sec · West Lincoln Street
3

Turn right onto KS 58

0.2 mi · 25 sec · 4th Street
4

Turn left onto KS 58

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Madison
5

Turn right onto KS 99

19 mi · 30 min · KS 99
6

Turn right onto East South Avenue

375 ft · 15 sec · East South Avenue
7

Turn left onto Mechanic Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Mechanic Street
8

Turn right onto US 50

2.2 mi · 3 min · East 6th Avenue
9

Take the ramp onto US 50

89 mi · 1 hr 31 min · US 50
Use the straight lane.
10

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 Moines Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 225 Toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 225A Toward 87th Street Parkway Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn straight onto West 87th Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · West 87th Street
14

Continue on Santa Fe Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive
15

Turn right onto Newton Street

515 ft · 29 sec · Newton Street
16

Turn left onto Valley View Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Valley View Drive
17

Turn left onto Overland Park Drive

267 ft · 15 sec · Overland Park Drive
18

Turn right onto West 81st Street

232 ft · 11 sec · West 81st Street
19

Turn right

134 ft · 9 sec
20

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 59.1 miles from Madison, KS, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.5 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 26 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.1 miles or 1h 14m 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 53m

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 Madison, 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 Madison, KS

This is one driving day of about 118.3 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Madison, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 50 for about 89.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.1 mi from Madison, KS · 1h 14m into the drive

Downtown Centropolis, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centropolis, KS

59 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

Emporia, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centropolis, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.1 miles from Madison, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 50 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.5 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Fronteras Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lenexa, Kansas

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 118.3

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19139621369

Visit website

Fronteras Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 118.3

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19139621369

Visit website

Pegah's Family Restaurant - Johnson Drive

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 118.3

Shawnee, Kansas

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+19139626700

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 118.3

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19135993111

Visit website

Game Show Battle Rooms - Kansas City (Overland Park)

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 118.3

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 9 am–9:30 pm

+19133501819

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.49 one way

$36.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.31 $40.61
premium $4.89 $22.77 $45.53
diesel $5.61 $26.12 $52.24

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: 41.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.5 0 $12.42 $5.68
Efficient EV 29.6 0 $10.35 $4.73
EV Truck/SUV 47.3 0 $16.56 $7.57

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Madison, KS

Afternoon in Madison on Friday

Local time

1:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Overland Park, KS

Afternoon in Overland Park on Friday

Local time

1:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Sunny

SSW 6 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

76°F

Centropolis, KS

59 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

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

2h 19m 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 Madison, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 118.3 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 50, KS 99, I 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.1 miles from Madison, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.49 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 118.3 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 0.1 miles (KS 58 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (US 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 114.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Madison, KS to Overland Park, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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