Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
67.3 mi
108 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Overland Park, KS
Sam McCool
Ozawkie, KS
Tien Nguyen
This 67.3-mile drive from Overland Park, KS, to Ozawkie, KS, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. It's designed as a single-day adventure, so no overnight stays are necessary. You'll navigate primarily on the Kansas Turnpike, with Ferguson Road and North 1941 Diagonal Road also part of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this route is quite budget-friendly. Both Overland Park and Ozawkie are situated within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout your travels.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 67.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with approximately 50% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 30.9 miles on the Kansas Turnpike, offering a chance for steady progress. As you transition off the turnpike, the roads will likely become more local in feel, offering a change of pace from the higher-speed highway segments. This blend of road types means you'll experience both efficient travel and more intimate local driving.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Metcalf Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.3 miles you will encounter 16 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: 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; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 635 / Harry Darby Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Topeka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike | 30.9 mi | 31m |
| Ferguson Road | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| North 1941 Diagonal Road | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Metcalf Avenue | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| KS 92 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East 1450 Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park, KS and Ozawkie, KS.
Start on this road
Turn right onto West 81st Street
Turn left onto Marty Street
Turn right onto West 80th Street
Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto I 635
Take the exit
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
Take the exit
Enter roundabout
Continue
Continue on KTA Entrance Road
Turn right onto US 40; US 59
Continue on US 24; US 59
Continue on US 24; US 59
Turn right onto Ferguson Road
Turn left onto KS 92
Turn right onto Kansa Drive
Continue on Kansas Drive
Continue on Kansa Drive
Turn right onto Coyote Avenue
Turn left onto Sioux Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.6 mi from Overland Park, KS · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Overland Park, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Ozawkie, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.52 one way
$21.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Overland Park on Friday
Local time
12:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Ozawkie on Friday
Local time
12:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
74°F
Reno, KS
34 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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