Trip from Overland Park, KS to Madison, KS

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

118.3 mi

190 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 11m ★

6 AM

2h 21m

8 AM

2h 40m

10 AM

2h 27m

12 PM

2h 25m

3 PM

2h 28m

5 PM

2h 39m

8 PM

2h 15m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Overland Park, KS to Madison, KS covers 118.3 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35, South Commercial Street, Road M for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.6 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.49 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.

Midpoint

59.2 miles from Overland Park, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 118.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 20m highway drive covering 118.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and South Commercial Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.6 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 22 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 91.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and South Commercial Street. 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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 16 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 16 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Overland Park Drive

Turn left onto Overland Park Drive

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Newton Street

Turn right onto Newton Street

Navigation decision point

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.

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.

95 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | US 50

Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50 West, 6th Avenue

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

Toward US 50 West, 6th Avenue

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 35	91.6 mi	1h 34m
South Commercial Street	10.4 mi	14m
Road M	8.6 mi	15m
US 50	2.7 mi	4m
West 87th Street	1.5 mi	2m
Santa Fe Drive	1.1 mi	2m
West Madison	0.9 mi	1m
Mechanic Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 35 — 91.6 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

134 ft · 13 sec · this road

Turn left onto West 81st Street

232 ft · 16 sec · West 81st Street

Turn left onto Overland Park Drive

267 ft · 12 sec · Overland Park Drive

Turn right onto Valley View Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Valley View Drive

Turn right onto Newton Street

515 ft · 28 sec · Newton Street

Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on West 87th Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · West 87th Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 35; US 56; US 169

Use the straight lane.

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.

Continue on I 35; US 50; US 59

52 mi · 51 min · I 35; US 50; US 59

Take the exit onto US 50

0.2 mi · 39 sec · US 50

Toward US 50 West, 6th Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 50

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 50

Turn left onto Mechanic Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Mechanic Street

Turn right onto East South Avenue

375 ft · 17 sec · East South Avenue

Turn left onto KS 99

10 mi · 14 min · South Commercial Street

Continue on KS 99

8.6 mi · 15 min · Road M

Turn left onto KS 58

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Madison

Turn right onto KS 58

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 4th Street

Turn left onto KS 58

419 ft · 10 sec · West Lincoln Street

Turn right onto 3rd Street

71 ft · 3 sec · 3rd Street

Arrive at destination

3rd Street

Trip Plan

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 59.2 miles from Overland Park, KS, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.6 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 26 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.2 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madison, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Overland Park, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 118.3 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Overland Park, KS.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 91.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.2 mi from Overland Park, KS · 1h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lyndon, KS

59 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

Lenexa, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lyndon, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.2 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 91.6 miles.

Arriving in Madison, KS

The final approach into Madison, 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 Madison, 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

$18.49 one way

$36.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$20.31	$40.61
premium	$4.89	$22.77	$45.53
diesel	$5.61	$26.12	$52.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.5	$12.42	$5.68
Efficient EV	29.6	$10.35	$4.73
EV Truck/SUV	47.3	$16.56	$7.57

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Overland Park, KS

Late night in Overland Park on Friday

Local time

12:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Sunny

SSW 6 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 10:01AM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 10:21AM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Destination

Madison, KS

Late night in Madison on Friday

Local time

12:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Lyndon, KS

59 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

4 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

2h 20m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Madison, KS covers 118.3 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 35, South Commercial Street, Road M. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.2 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 $18.49 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 straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Overland Park, KS to Madison, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Overland Park, KS to Madison, KS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Madison, KS

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Overland Park, KS

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Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 20m on the road

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