Origin
Overland Park, KS
Evening in Overland Park on Sunday
Local time
6:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Overland Park, KS to Basehor, KS
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Overland Park, KS
Sam McCool
Basehor, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Overland Park to Basehor, you are looking at a straightforward 25.4-mile journey across the Kansas plains. Expect to spend about 35 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of routes, primarily utilizing the Kansas Turnpike, the Harry Darby Memorial Highway, and Metcalf Avenue. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $4, this trip is as economical as it is efficient. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent throughout your transit. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that connects these two Kansas communities with ease.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.7 miles from Overland Park, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed-road experience, balancing urban navigation with faster highway segments. Roughly 56% of your journey takes place on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the 35-minute duration. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch while traveling 10.4 miles on the Kansas Turnpike, which serves as the primary backbone of the trip. As you transition between Metcalf Avenue and the Harry Darby Memorial Highway, the rhythm of the road shifts from local surface streets to more open transit lanes. It is a functional commute that moves you efficiently through the region without the need for technical maneuvering or complex navigation.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kansas Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 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 early in the drive near West 81st Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 25.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 81st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Metcalf Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (I 635 / Harry Darby Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 81st Street
Turn right onto West 81st Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Metcalf Avenue
Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
4.1 mi into trip
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~8m in
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I 635 / Harry Darby Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 635 / Harry Darby Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
8.8 mi into trip
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~13m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Topeka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 4B
Toward I 70 West: Topeka
8
19.8 mi into trip
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~26m in
|
US 24; US 40
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24; US 40 toward US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 North, KS 7 North: Lansing, Leavenworth, Tonganoxie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 North, KS...
Towns Along This Route
Between Overland Park, KS and Basehor, KS, road signs point toward Leavenworth and Tonganoxie.
Leavenworth
19.8 mi in
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~26m
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via US 24; US 40
Tonganoxie
19.8 mi in
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~26m
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via US 24; US 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Metcalf Avenue | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| US 24 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Leavenworth Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| West 80th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 155th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marty Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park, KS and Basehor, KS.
1
Start on this road
134 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West 81st Street
182 ft
·
12 sec
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West 81st Street
3
Turn left onto Marty Street
482 ft
·
23 sec
·
Marty Street
4
Turn right onto West 80th Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
West 80th Street
5
Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 635
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 4B
Toward I 70 West: Topeka
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 24; US 40
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 24; US 40
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24; US 40
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 24; US 40
Toward US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 North, KS 7 North: Lansing, Leavenworth, Tonganoxie
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto Leavenworth Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Leavenworth Road
12
Turn left onto North 155th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North 155th Street
13
Arrive at destination
North 155th Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a short 25.4-mile route with zero planned stops, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire trip in a single session without worrying about pacing or rest breaks. Since your fuel cost is estimated at just $4, you won't need to stress about extensive refueling logistics before you head out. To ensure the smoothest experience, check local traffic reports for the Kansas Turnpike before you leave Overland Park, as highway conditions can fluctuate during peak hours. Embrace the simplicity of this quick transit, as the lack of required stops allows you to reach Basehor exactly when you intend to.
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 12.7 miles from Overland Park, KS, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.4 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 25.4 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.7 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Basehor, 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 25.4 miles and 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Overland Park, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Kansas Turnpike for about 10.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.7 mi from Overland Park, KS · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 25.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.7 miles from Overland Park, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Basehor, KS
The final approach into Basehor, 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 Basehor, 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
$3.86 one way
$7.72 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| premium | $4.80 | $4.80 | $9.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.52
Kansas Turnpike
(10.4 mi)
$0.52
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Basehor, KS
Evening in Basehor on Sunday
Local time
6:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
21 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
35m 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 Basehor, KS covers 25.4 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, Harry Darby Memorial Highway, Metcalf Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 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 $3.86 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 25.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 81st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Metcalf Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (I 635 / Harry Darby Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Overland Park, KS and Basehor, KS, road signs point toward Leavenworth and Tonganoxie.
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