The drive from Overland Park, KS to Hugoton, KS covers 413.2 miles and takes about 7h 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 50, I 35, US 56 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 219.3 miles on US 50.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.60 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
206.6 miles from Overland Park, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 53m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 58m. Total distance: 413.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 58m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 58m highway drive covering 413.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 50 and I 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 219.3 miles on US 50.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 219.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and I 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Overland Park Drive.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 413.2 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: 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 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Overland Park Drive
Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
Navigation decision point
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0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Newton Street
Turn right onto Newton Street
Navigation decision point
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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.
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169.2 mi into trip|~3h 10m in|US 50
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wi...
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172.5 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Overland Park, KS to Hugoton, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Newton along the way.
Newton
100.6 mi in|~1h 48m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 50
219.3 mi
4h 15m
I 35
97.2 mi
1h 40m
US 56
92.7 mi
1h 53m
West 87th Street
1.5 mi
2m
Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi
2m
Valley View Drive
0.1 mi
<1m
Newton Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
West 7th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 219.3 mi, about 4h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park, KS and Hugoton, KS.
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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
57 mi·57 min·I 35; US 50; US 59
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Toward US 50: Emporia, Newton
13
Enter roundabout
433 ft·5 sec
14
Continue
0.2 mi·11 sec
15
Enter roundabout onto US 50
33 ft·0 sec·US 50
16
Continue on US 50
43 mi·50 min·US 50
Use the straight lane.
17
Enter roundabout onto US 50
197 ft·8 sec·US 50
Toward US 50 West: Newton
18
Continue on US 50
25 mi·30 min·US 50
Toward US 50 West: Newton
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
3.2 mi·3 min·US 50
Toward I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
20
Take the exit onto US 50
40 mi·47 min·US 50
Toward US 50, KS 15: HutchinsonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
40 mi·45 min·US 50
22
Enter roundabout onto US 50
176 ft·2 sec·US 50
23
Continue on US 50
68 mi·1 hr 18 min·US 50
24
Turn left onto US 56; US 283
3.1 mi·3 min·US 56; US 283
25
Turn left onto US 56; US 283
3.9 mi·4 min·US 56; US 283
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 56; US 283; US 400
0.2 mi·10 sec·US 56; US 283; US 400
27
Turn straight onto US 56; US 400
86 mi·1 hr 44 min·US 56; US 400
28
Turn right onto West 7th Street
497 ft·19 sec·West 7th Street
29
Turn left onto South Jackson Street
193 ft·8 sec·South Jackson Street
30
Arrive at destination
South Jackson 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 206.6 miles from Overland Park, KS, or about 3h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.3 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 91 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 206.6 miles or 3h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hugoton, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Overland Park, KS
This is one driving day of about 413.2 miles and 7h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Overland Park, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 50 for about 219.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 206.6 mi from Overland Park, KS
· 3h 53m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.60 one way
$129.20 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg145 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$70.93
$141.85
premium
$4.89
$79.52
$159.03
diesel
$5.61
$91.23
$182.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 144.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
124
1
$43.39
$19.83
Efficient EV
103.3
1
$36.15
$16.53
EV Truck/SUV
165.3
2
$57.85
$26.44
Gas CO2
145 kg
EV CO2
48 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Overland Park, KS
Late night
in Overland Park on Saturday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hugoton, KS
Late night
in Hugoton on Saturday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Newton, KS
207 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
11 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
7h 58m 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 Hugoton, KS covers 413.2 miles and takes about 7h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, I 35, US 56. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 206.6 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 $64.60 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 413.2 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: 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.
On the drive from Overland Park, KS to Hugoton, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Newton along the way.
