Origin
Overland Park, KS
Afternoon in Overland Park on Friday
Local time
2:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Overland Park, KS to Anthony, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
244.5 mi
394 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
★
6 AM
4h 54m
8 AM
5h 21m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 4m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Overland Park, KS
Sam McCool
Anthony, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Overland Park, KS to Anthony, KS covers 244.5 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, KS 2, State Highway 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 172.7 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.22 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
122.3 miles from Overland Park, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 244.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 53m highway drive covering 244.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and KS 2. The longest continuous stretch is about 172.7 miles on I 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 172.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and KS 2. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Overland Park Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 244.5 miles you will encounter 18 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 (Overland Park Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Newton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Santa Fe Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Overland Park Drive
Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Newton Street
Turn right onto Newton Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Santa Fe Drive
Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
176.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 54, US 400
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 53A
Toward US 54, US 400
6
188 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 235 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 235 South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 172.7 mi | 2h 56m |
| KS 2 | 17.7 mi | 31m |
| State Highway 42 | 17.3 mi | 30m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| US 160 | 9 mi | 15m |
| West Southwest Boulevard | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| I 235 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| West 87th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 172.7 mi, about 2h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park, KS and Anthony, KS.
1
Start on this road
134 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West 81st Street
232 ft
·
16 sec
·
West 81st Street
3
Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
267 ft
·
12 sec
·
Overland Park Drive
4
Turn right onto Valley View Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Valley View Drive
5
Turn right onto Newton Street
515 ft
·
28 sec
·
Newton Street
6
Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Santa Fe Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on West 87th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 87th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 35; US 56; US 169
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35; US 50; US 56; US 169
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 35; US 50; US 56; US 169
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 35; US 50; US 59
133 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
I 35; US 50; US 59
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53A
Toward US 54, US 400
13
Merge onto US 54; US 400
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 235 South
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 235
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 235
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 5
Toward KS 42
17
Turn right onto KS 42
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Southwest Boulevard
18
Continue on KS 42
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cessna Boulevard
19
Continue on KS 42
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
West Southwest Boulevard
20
Continue on KS 42
17 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 42
21
Turn left onto KS 2
18 mi
·
31 min
·
KS 2
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 160; KS 2
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East 14th Street
23
Turn left onto US 160; KS 2
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
US 160; KS 2
24
Turn left onto KS 44
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Main Street
25
Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue
391 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Bluff Avenue
26
Turn right onto West Steadman Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Steadman Street
27
Arrive at destination
West Steadman Street
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 122.3 miles from Overland Park, KS, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 172.7 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 54 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.3 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anthony, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Overland Park, 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 Overland Park, KS
This is one driving day of about 244.5 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Overland Park, 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 I 35 for about 172.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.3 mi from Overland Park, KS · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 122.3 miles from Overland Park, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 172.7 miles.
Arriving in Anthony, KS
The final approach into Anthony, 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 Anthony, KS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.22 one way
$76.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $41.97 | $83.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $47.05 | $94.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.98 | $107.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.4 | 0 | $25.67 | $11.74 |
| Efficient EV | 61.1 | 0 | $21.39 | $9.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.8 | 1 | $34.23 | $15.65 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Anthony, KS
Afternoon in Anthony on Friday
Local time
2:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Eureka, KS
122 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
8 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
4h 53m 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 Overland Park, KS to Anthony, KS covers 244.5 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, KS 2, State Highway 42. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122.3 miles from Overland Park, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.22 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 244.5 miles you will encounter 18 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 (Overland Park Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Newton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Santa Fe Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Overland Park, KS to Anthony, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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