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Trip from Overland Park, KS to Augusta, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 11m

Distance

170.8 mi

275 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 0m ★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m

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

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Downtown Overland Park, KS, KS

Overland Park, KS

Sam McCool

Downtown Augusta, KS, KS

Augusta, KS

Tien Nguyen

Trip Overview

The drive from Overland Park, KS to Augusta, KS covers 170.8 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35, Southwest Ohio Street Road, Southwest 20th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 154.1 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.70 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

85.4 miles from Overland Park, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 170.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 11m highway drive covering 170.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and Southwest Ohio Street Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 154.1 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 18 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 154.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Southwest Ohio Street Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Overland Park Drive.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 11m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 11 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 | Overland Park Drive

Turn left onto Overland Park Drive

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | 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.
5
3.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 35; US 56; US 169

Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
157.5 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in

Take the exit toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35 154.1 mi 2h 37m
Southwest Ohio Street Road 5.8 mi 13m
Southwest 20th Street 4.1 mi 4m
Ohio Street 2.5 mi 6m
West 87th Street 1.5 mi 2m
Santa Fe Drive 1.1 mi 2m
12th Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Valley View Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 35 — 154.1 mi, about 2h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

114 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 35; US 50; US 59
12

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado
13

At end of road, turn right onto Boyer Road

137 ft · 2 sec · Boyer Road
14

Turn right onto KS 254

4.1 mi · 4 min · Southwest 20th Street
15

Turn left onto Southwest Ohio Street Road

5.8 mi · 13 min · Southwest Ohio Street Road
16

Continue on Ohio Street

2.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Street
17

Turn right onto 12th Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · 12th Avenue
18

Arrive at destination

12th Avenue

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 85.4 miles from Overland Park, KS, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.1 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 38 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.4 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, 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 170.8 miles and 3h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 154.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.4 mi from Overland Park, KS · 1h 32m into the drive

city in Osage County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Osage City, KS

85 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

Basehor, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Osage City, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.4 miles from Overland Park, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 154.1 miles.

Arriving in Augusta, KS

The final approach into Augusta, 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 Augusta, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Fronteras Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lenexa, Kansas

Near the start, short detour

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

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19139621369

Visit website

Fronteras Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

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

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19139621369

Visit website

Pegah's Family Restaurant - Johnson Drive

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

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

Shawnee, Kansas

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+19139626700

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

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

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19135993111

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 134.2

Matfield Green, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Game Show Battle Rooms - Kansas City (Overland Park)

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

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

$26.70 one way

$53.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $29.32 $58.64
premium $4.89 $32.87 $65.74
diesel $5.61 $37.71 $75.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.2 0 $17.93 $8.20
Efficient EV 42.7 0 $14.95 $6.83
EV Truck/SUV 68.3 0 $23.91 $10.93

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Overland Park, KS

Morning in Overland Park on Saturday

Local time

6:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, KS

Morning in Augusta on Saturday

Local time

6:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°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

18 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

3h 11m 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 Overland Park, KS to Augusta, KS covers 170.8 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 35, Southwest Ohio Street Road, Southwest 20th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 85.4 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 $26.70 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 11m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 Augusta, 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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