Trip from Overland Park, KS to Stockton, KS

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Drive Time

5h 26m

Distance

306.3 mi

493 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 13m ★

6 AM

5h 26m

8 AM

5h 53m

10 AM

5h 36m

12 PM

5h 33m

3 PM

5h 37m

5 PM

5h 52m

8 PM

5h 18m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Overland Park, KS to Stockton, KS covers 306.3 miles and takes about 5h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Kansas Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 115.5 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.89 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

153.2 miles from Overland Park, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 5h 26m drive with frequent turns across 306.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 115.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Metcalf Avenue.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 306.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

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

268.1 mi into trip | ~4h 37m in | US 183 / North Vine Street

Merge onto US 183 / North Vine Street

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

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 Stockton, KS, road signs point toward Salina and Hays.

Salina

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

Hays

267.9 mi in | ~4h 36m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	115.5 mi	1h 55m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	91.6 mi	1h 34m
Kansas Turnpike	51.8 mi	52m
250th Avenue	35.6 mi	43m
Harry Darby Memorial Highway	4.7 mi	5m
Metcalf Avenue	3.8 mi	6m
North Vine Street	1.1 mi	2m
South Cedar Street	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 115.5 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

115 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward US 183, Hays, Stockton

Merge onto US 183

260 ft · 6 sec · North Vine Street

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 183

122 ft · 1 sec · North Vine Street

Continue on US 183

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Vine Street

Continue on US 183

36 mi · 43 min · 250th Avenue

Continue on US 183

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Cedar Street

Turn right onto US 24

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto North Water Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North Water Street

Arrive at destination

North Water Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 153.2 miles from Overland Park, KS, or about 2h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.5 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 80 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 153.2 miles or 2h 42m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stockton, 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 306.3 miles and 5h 26m.

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.

The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 115.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 153.2 mi from Overland Park, KS · 2h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

153 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

Valley Falls, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newton, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 153.2 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 115.5 miles.

Arriving in Stockton, KS

The final approach into Stockton, 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 Stockton, KS.

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

$47.89 one way

$95.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$52.58	$105.15
premium	$4.89	$58.94	$117.89
diesel	$5.61	$67.63	$135.25

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

$48

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 107.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	91.9	1	$32.16	$14.70
Efficient EV	76.6	0	$26.80	$12.25
EV Truck/SUV	122.5	1	$42.88	$19.60

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Overland Park, KS

Night in Overland Park on Tuesday

Local time

10:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stockton, KS

Night in Stockton on Tuesday

Local time

10:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Valley Falls, KS

153 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

5h 26m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Stockton, KS covers 306.3 miles and takes about 5h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Kansas Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 153.2 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 $47.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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.

Between Overland Park, KS and Stockton, KS, road signs point toward Salina and Hays.

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