Origin
Overland Park, KS
Late night in Overland Park on Wednesday
Local time
4:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Overland Park, KS to Meade, KS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 38m
Distance
356.5 mi
574 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 26m
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6 AM
6h 39m
8 AM
7h 3m
10 AM
6h 47m
12 PM
6h 45m
3 PM
6h 48m
5 PM
7h 1m
8 PM
6h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Overland Park, KS
Sam McCool
Meade, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Overland Park, KS to Meade, KS covers 356.5 miles and takes about 6h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 81st Street, Overland Park Drive, Valley View Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.73 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
178.2 miles from Overland Park, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 6h 38m drive with frequent turns across 356.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 81st Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 38m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Overland Park, KS to Meade, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 81st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Overland Park Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Valley View Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Santa Fe Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 87th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 54 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 81st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park, KS and Meade, KS.
1
Start on the route
135 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto West 81st Street
233 ft
·
16 sec
·
West 81st Street
3
Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
269 ft
·
13 sec
·
Overland Park Drive
4
Turn right onto Valley View Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 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
7
Continue on West 87th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 87th Street
8
Take the ramp slight left
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
9
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
10
Continue straight
37 mi
·
39 min
11
Continue straight
133 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 54, US 400
13
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
50 mi
·
58 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Continue on D Avenue
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
D Avenue
15
Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Cannonball Stageline
16
Continue on East 1st Street
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
East 1st Street
17
Continue on Cannonball Stageline
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Cannonball Stageline
18
Continue on East Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Kansas Avenue
19
Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
The Yellow Brick Road
20
Keep slight left to continue on The Yellow Brick Road
33 mi
·
37 min
·
The Yellow Brick Road
21
Continue on East Front Street
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Front Street
22
Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
21 mi
·
23 min
·
The Yellow Brick Road
23
Continue on East Carthage Street
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
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East Carthage Street
24
Arrive at your destination
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 178.2 miles from Overland Park, KS, or about 3h 19m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.2 miles or 3h 19m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meade, 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 356.5 miles and 6h 38m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 178.2 mi from Overland Park, KS · 3h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
178 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 178.2 miles from Overland Park, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Meade, KS
The final approach into Meade, 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 Meade, 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
$55.73 one way
$111.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $61.19 | $122.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $68.61 | $137.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $78.71 | $157.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107 | 1 | $37.43 | $17.11 |
| Efficient EV | 89.1 | 1 | $31.19 | $14.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.6 | 1 | $49.91 | $22.82 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 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.
Destination
Meade, KS
Late night in Meade on Wednesday
Local time
4:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°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
13 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
6h 38m 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 Meade, KS covers 356.5 miles and takes about 6h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 81st Street, Overland Park Drive, Valley View Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 178.2 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 $55.73 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 38m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Overland Park, KS to Meade, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Overland Park, KS to Meade, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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