Origin
Overland Park, KS
Evening in Overland Park on Sunday
Local time
8:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Overland Park, KS to Lansing, KS
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
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6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Overland Park, KS
Sam McCool
Lansing, KS
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Overland Park to Lansing, you are looking at a quick 30.7-mile journey that typically takes about 40 minutes. Because this is a short trip within the Great Plains region of Kansas, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily utilize the Kansas Turnpike, US 24, and the Harry Darby Memorial Highway to complete your transit. With a fuel budget of just $5, this remains an incredibly economical drive. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local visit, the route is straightforward and requires no overnight stops.
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
15.3 miles from Overland Park, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with roughly 70% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a mix of fast-paced transit, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.4 miles while navigating the Kansas Turnpike. The road maintains a consistent, efficient personality throughout the 30.7-mile span, prioritizing speed and connectivity over winding scenic detours. Expect a straightforward experience behind the wheel as you transition between these Kansas hubs, as the infrastructure is designed for direct, high-speed movement rather than technical or slow-paced local driving.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and US 24. 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 9 significant decision points across 30.7 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 9 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
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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 Lansing, 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 |
| US 24 | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Metcalf Avenue | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| US 73 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West 80th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marty Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main 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 Lansing, KS.
1
Start on this road
134 ft
·
13 sec
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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
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
8.9 mi
·
10 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
Continue on US 73; K-7
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 73; K-7
12
Continue on US 73; K-7
348 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 73; K-7
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is only 40 minutes, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure schedule. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the short duration makes it easy to reach Lansing without needing a break. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before heading out, although your $5 budget covers the trip comfortably. Given the highway-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for changing speed limits as you transition from the Kansas Turnpike onto US 24 and the Harry Darby Memorial Highway. Utilize this short window of time to enjoy a stress-free, efficient commute across the region.
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 15.3 miles from Overland Park, KS, or about 21m 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 30.7 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.3 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lansing, 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 30.7 miles and 40m.
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 15.3 mi from Overland Park, KS · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Overland Park, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lansing, KS
The final approach into Lansing, 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 Lansing, 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
$4.66 one way
$9.33 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| premium | $4.80 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
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
$5
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Lansing, KS
Evening in Lansing on Sunday
Local time
8:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
12 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
40m 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 Lansing, KS covers 30.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, US 24, Harry Darby Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.3 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 $4.66 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 9 significant decision points across 30.7 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 Lansing, KS, road signs point toward Leavenworth and Tonganoxie.
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