Trip from Overland Park, KS to Syracuse, KS

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Drive Time

8h 6m

Distance

428.3 mi

689 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$67

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

7h 58m ★

6 AM

8h 6m

8 AM

8h 23m

10 AM

8h 12m

12 PM

8h 11m

3 PM

8h 13m

5 PM

8h 22m

8 PM

8h 1m

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

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Overland Park, KS

Sam McCool

Syracuse, KS

Tien Nguyen

Trip Overview

The drive from Overland Park, KS to Syracuse, KS covers 428.3 miles and takes about 8h 6m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on US 56, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, US 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 118.4 miles on US 56. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

214.1 miles from Overland Park, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 45m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 8h 6m highway drive covering 428.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 56 and Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 118.4 miles on US 56.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 56 is the longest continuous segment at about 118.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 56 and Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 81st Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 428.3 miles you will encounter 18 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: 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 18 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 81st Street

Turn right onto West 81st Street

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Metcalf Avenue

Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

4.1 mi into trip | ~8m in | 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.

8.8 mi into trip | ~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

59.9 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | I 70 / Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / Kansas Turnpike toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Overland Park, KS and Syracuse, KS, road signs point toward Salina, Ellsworth and Great Bend.

Salina

59.9 mi in | ~1h 6m | via I 70

Ellsworth

201.8 mi in | ~3h 30m

Great Bend

201.8 mi in | ~3h 30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 56	118.4 mi	2h 22m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	91.6 mi	1h 34m
US 50	52.2 mi	1h 1m
Kansas Turnpike	51.8 mi	52m
KS 156	51.8 mi	1h 2m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	49.4 mi	49m
Harry Darby Memorial Highway	4.7 mi	5m
Metcalf Avenue	3.8 mi	6m

Longest stretch: US 56 — 118.4 mi, about 2h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

134 ft · 13 sec · this road

Turn right onto West 81st Street

182 ft · 12 sec · West 81st Street

Turn left onto Marty Street

482 ft · 23 sec · Marty Street

Turn right onto West 80th Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · West 80th Street

Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue

3.8 mi · 6 min · Metcalf Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 635

4.7 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 4B Toward I 70 West: Topeka Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40

51 mi · 51 min · Kansas Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70

92 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Toward I-70 West Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 70; US 40

49 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend

Turn left onto KS 156

48 mi · 56 min · KS 156

Take the ramp onto KS 156

3.8 mi · 6 min · KS 156

Turn left onto US 281

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 56; KS 156

118 mi · 2 hr 22 min · US 56; KS 156

Turn right onto East Mary Street

0.4 mi · 58 sec · East Mary Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Turn straight onto US 50; US 83; US 400

19 mi · 22 min · US 50; US 83; US 400

Continue on US 50; US 400

33 mi · 39 min · US 50; US 400

Turn left onto Barber Street

139 ft · 6 sec · Barber Street

Arrive at destination

Barber 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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 214.1 miles from Overland Park, KS, or about 3h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.4 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 94 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 214.1 miles or 3h 45m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 214.1 miles or 3h 45m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Syracuse, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Overland Park, KS

Aim for roughly 214 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Syracuse, KS

Aim for roughly 214 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Overland Park, KS.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 56 for about 118.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 214.1 mi from Overland Park, KS · 3h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Lincoln, KS

214 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Lincoln, KS

214 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lincoln, KS after about 214 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Valley Falls, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lincoln, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 214.1 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 US 56 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.4 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 214 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

Arriving in Syracuse, KS

The final approach into Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, KS.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Syracuse, KS with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$66.96 one way

$133.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 150 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$73.52	$147.04
premium	$4.89	$82.42	$164.84
diesel	$5.61	$94.56	$189.13

Estimated Tolls: $2.59

Kansas Turnpike (51.8 mi) $2.59

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

$67

Tolls

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$200–$310

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 149.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	128.5	1	$44.97	$20.56
Efficient EV	107.1	1	$37.48	$17.13
EV Truck/SUV	171.3	2	$59.96	$27.41

Gas CO2

150 kg

EV CO2

50 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 data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Overland Park, KS

Morning in Overland Park on Wednesday

Local time

7:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Syracuse, KS

Morning in Syracuse on Wednesday

Local time

6:20 AM

MDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

82°F

Lincoln, KS

214 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

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

8h 6m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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 Syracuse, KS covers 428.3 miles and takes about 8h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 56, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, US 50. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 214 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 214.1 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 $66.96 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.

Between Overland Park, KS and Syracuse, KS, road signs point toward Salina, Ellsworth and Great Bend.

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