Origin
Overland Park, KS
Late night in Overland Park on Saturday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Overland Park, KS to Carbondale, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
69.7 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Overland Park, KS
Sam McCool
Carbondale, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Overland Park, KS to Carbondale, KS covers 69.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m 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 $10.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 69.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 69.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Overland Park, KS to Carbondale, KS is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Overland Park, KS to Carbondale, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 81st Street | — | — |
| Overland Park Drive | — | — |
| Valley View Drive | — | — |
| Newton Street | — | — |
| Santa Fe Drive | — | — |
| West 87th Street | — | — |
| I 435 West | — | — |
| KS 10 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Carbondale, 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
2.0 mi
·
2 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, KS 10 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 435 West, KS 10 West
11
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
12
Keep slight left to continue on KS 10 West: Lawrence
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
KS 10 West: Lawrence
13
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 59: Ottawa
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 59: Ottawa
15
Turn left onto Iowa Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Iowa Street
16
Continue on East 1300 Road
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
East 1300 Road
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 56: Olathe, Council Grove
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 56: Olathe, Council Grove
18
Turn right onto North 300 Road
12 mi
·
15 min
·
North 300 Road
19
Continue on West 157th Street
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
West 157th Street
20
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
21
Merge slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
22
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
23
Turn left onto East 137th Street
174 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 137th Street
24
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
25
Turn left onto South 4th Street
131 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 4th Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.8 mi from Overland Park, KS · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Overland Park, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carbondale, KS
The final approach into Carbondale, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.90 one way
$21.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.96 | $23.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.41 | $26.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.39 | $30.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 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 | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Carbondale, KS
Late night in Carbondale on Saturday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
1h 27m 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 Carbondale, KS covers 69.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m 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 34.8 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 $10.90 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.
The drive from Overland Park, KS to Carbondale, KS is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Overland Park, KS to Carbondale, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Overland Park, KS to Carbondale, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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