Trip from Norton, KS to Overland Park, KS

Drive Time

5h 26m

Distance

328.4 mi

529 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 14m ★
6 AM
5h 27m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 36m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 52m
8 PM
5h 19m

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

Downtown Overland Park, KS, KS

Overland Park, KS

Sam McCool

Trip Overview

The drive from Norton, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 328.4 miles and takes about 5h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Wilton Street, North State Street, East Holme Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.88 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

164.2 miles from Norton, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 26m drive with frequent turns across 328.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Wilton Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norton, KS to Overland Park, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Wilton Street Unavailable Refreshing
North State Street Unavailable Refreshing
East Holme Street Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 36 Unavailable Refreshing
West State Street Unavailable Refreshing
East 100 Road Unavailable Refreshing
Central Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
6th Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Wilton Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 2nd Avenue

30 ft · 7 sec · North 2nd Avenue
2

Turn left onto West Wilton Street

0.1 mi · 39 sec · West Wilton Street
3

Turn left onto North State Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · North State Street
4

Turn right onto East Holme Street

14 mi · 16 min · East Holme Street
5

Continue on Highway 36

17 mi · 19 min · Highway 36
6

Continue on West State Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · West State Street
7

Turn right onto East 100 Road

4.8 mi · 5 min · East 100 Road
8

Continue on Central Avenue

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Central Avenue
9

Turn left onto 6th Street

29 mi · 33 min · 6th Street
10

Turn right

12 mi · 14 min
11

Turn left onto West 40th Drive

45 mi · 54 min · West 40th Drive
12

Continue on Fox Road

1.5 mi · 1 min · Fox Road
13

Continue on Elk Road

1.4 mi · 1 min · Elk Road
14

Continue on Dove Road

3.3 mi · 3 min · Dove Road
15

Continue on Deer Road

24 mi · 27 min · Deer Road
16

Continue on 18th Road

12 mi · 13 min · 18th Road
17

Continue on West Crawford Street

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Crawford Street
18

Continue on 18th Road

7.8 mi · 9 min · 18th Road
19

Continue on Barton Road

2.5 mi · 2 min · Barton Road
20

Turn right onto Cavalry Road

4.0 mi · 4 min · Cavalry Road
21

Turn left onto Madison Road

9.1 mi · 10 min · Madison Road
22

Turn right

8.6 mi · 9 min
23

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard

269 ft · 3 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
24

Exit the roundabout onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
25

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard

161 ft · 2 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
26

Exit the rotary onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard

5.6 mi · 8 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
27

Continue on Fort Riley Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Fort Riley Boulevard
28

Take the exit right toward Junction I-70, Zeandale

8.5 mi · 10 min · Junction I-70, Zeandale
29

Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East, Topeka

0.2 mi · 26 sec · I-70 East, Topeka
30

Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

36 mi · 35 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
31

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
32

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

15 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
33

Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
34

Continue on Kansas Turnpike

52 mi · 52 min · Kansas Turnpike
35

Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South

0.4 mi · 30 sec · I 635 South
36

Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway

4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
37

Continue on Metcalf Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue
38

Keep slight left to continue on Metcalf Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Metcalf Avenue
39

Turn right onto West 80th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · West 80th Street
40

Turn left onto Marty Street

482 ft · 23 sec · Marty Street
41

Turn right onto West 81st Street

184 ft · 15 sec · West 81st Street
42

Turn left

135 ft · 10 sec
43

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.2 miles from Norton, KS, or about 2h 43m into the drive.

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 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 164.2 miles or 2h 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 28m

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 Norton, 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 Norton, KS

This is one driving day of about 328.4 miles and 5h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Norton, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 164.2 mi from Norton, KS · 2h 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grandview Plaza, KS

164 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.

Popular next leg

Grandview Plaza, KS to Overland Park, KS

129.1 mi · 2h

Pacing Suggestions

Lincoln, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grandview Plaza, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164.2 miles from Norton, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$49.88 one way

$99.76 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $54.99 $109.98
premium $4.80 $62.00 $123.99
diesel $5.64 $72.96 $145.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 114.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 98.5 1 $34.48 $15.76
Efficient EV 82.1 0 $28.73 $13.14
EV Truck/SUV 131.4 1 $45.98 $21.02

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Norton, KS

Morning in Norton on Monday

Local time

9:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Overland Park, KS

Morning in Overland Park on Monday

Local time

9:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

32 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

5h 26m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Norton, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 328.4 miles and takes about 5h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Wilton Street, North State Street, East Holme Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.2 miles from Norton, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norton, KS to Overland Park, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Norton, KS to Overland Park, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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