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Trip from Overland Park, KS to Colby, KS

Drive Time

6h 27m

Distance

375.7 mi

605 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

Fair

5 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 15m ★
6 AM
6h 27m
8 AM
6h 52m
10 AM
6h 36m
12 PM
6h 33m
3 PM
6h 37m
5 PM
6h 51m
8 PM
6h 20m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Overland Park, KS to Colby, KS covers 375.7 miles and takes about 6h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Kansas Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 220.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.06 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

187.8 miles from Overland Park, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 27m drive with frequent turns across 375.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 220.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 81st Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 375.7 miles you will encounter 12 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: 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 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 81st Street

Turn right onto West 81st Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Metcalf Avenue

Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
4.1 mi into trip | ~8m in | 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 | ~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
59.9 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | I 70 / Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / Kansas Turnpike toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Overland Park, KS to Colby, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Salina along the way.

Salina

59.9 mi in | ~1h 6m | via I 70

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 220.8 mi 3h 40m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 91.6 mi 1h 34m
Kansas Turnpike 51.8 mi 52m
Harry Darby Memorial Highway 4.7 mi 5m
Metcalf Avenue 3.8 mi 6m
South Range Avenue 2.1 mi 4m
West 3rd Street 0.1 mi <1m
West 80th Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 220.8 mi, about 3h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

134 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto West 81st Street

182 ft · 12 sec · 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

51 mi · 51 min · Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 70

92 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Toward I-70 West Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on I 70; US 40

221 mi · 3 hr 40 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward KS 25, Atwood, Leoti
13

Turn right onto KS 25

2.1 mi · 4 min · South Range Avenue
14

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · West 3rd Street
15

Arrive at destination

West 3rd Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187.8 miles from Overland Park, KS, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 220.8 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 83 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 187.8 miles or 3h 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colby, 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 375.7 miles and 6h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 220.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 187.8 mi from Overland Park, KS · 3h 16m into the drive

Downtown Newton, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, KS

188 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

Valley Falls, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lincoln, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 187.8 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 220.8 miles.

Arriving in Colby, KS

The final approach into Colby, 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 Colby, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 64.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.06 one way

$114.13 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 132 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $62.91 $125.82
premium $4.80 $70.92 $141.85
diesel $5.64 $83.47 $166.94

Estimated Tolls: $2.59

Kansas Turnpike (51.8 mi) $2.59

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

$57

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 131.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger

Lenexa, KS

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hy-Vee Grocery Store - Tesla Supercharger

Overland Park, KS

Tesla

12 DCFC

Oak Park Mall

Overland Park, KS

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Tomahawk Ridge

Overland Park, KS

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Overland Park Convention

Overland Park, KS

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Tesla: 2 Blink Network: 2 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 112.7 1 $39.45 $18.03
Efficient EV 93.9 1 $32.87 $15.03
EV Truck/SUV 150.3 1 $52.60 $24.04

Gas CO2

131 kg

EV CO2

44 kg (66% 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

Overland Park, KS

Morning in Overland Park on Monday

Local time

7:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Colby, KS

Morning in Colby on Monday

Local time

7:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Newton, KS

188 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 27m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Colby, KS covers 375.7 miles and takes about 6h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Kansas Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 187.8 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 $57.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 375.7 miles you will encounter 12 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: 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.
On the drive from Overland Park, KS to Colby, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Salina along the way.

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