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Trip from Park, KS to Overland Park, KS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 40m

Distance

329 mi

529 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 27m ★
6 AM
5h 40m
8 AM
6h 7m
10 AM
5h 50m
12 PM
5h 47m
3 PM
5h 51m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 32m

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

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Downtown Park, KS, KS

Park, KS

Egor Komarov

Downtown Overland Park, KS, KS

Overland Park, KS

Sam McCool

Trip Overview

The drive from Park, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 329 miles and takes about 5h 40m 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 175.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.44 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

164.5 miles from Park, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 40m. Total distance: 329 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 40m drive with frequent turns across 329 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 175.9 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 0.4 miles in near Old Highway 40.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 329 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 0.4 miles (Old Highway 40): Navigation decision point; at 267.4 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 319.9 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.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Old Highway 40

Turn right onto Old Highway 40

Navigation decision point

6
267.4 mi into trip | ~4h 32m in | I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway toward I-70 East, Kansas City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
7
319.9 mi into trip | ~5h 26m in

Take the exit toward I 635 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 418A Toward I 635 South
6
326.4 mi into trip | ~5h 34m in | Metcalf Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
328.7 mi into trip | ~5h 38m in | West 80th Street

Turn right onto West 80th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Park, KS to Overland Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.

Kansas City

267.4 mi in | ~4h 32m | via I 70

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 175.9 mi 2h 55m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 90.3 mi 1h 32m
Kansas Turnpike 51.8 mi 52m
Harry Darby Memorial Highway 4.4 mi 5m
Metcalf Avenue 3.9 mi 6m
KS 211 1.1 mi 2m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
4th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 175.9 mi, about 2h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Cottonwood Street

255 ft · 12 sec · Cottonwood Street
2

Turn right onto 4th Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · 4th Street
3

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Main Street
4

Turn right onto Old Highway 40

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Old Highway 40
5

Continue on KS 211

0.3 mi · 31 sec · KS 211
6

Turn left onto KS 211

0.8 mi · 1 min · KS 211
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
8

Merge onto I 70; US 40

175 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9

Continue on I 70; US 40

75 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11

Continue on I 70; US 40

15 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
13

Continue on I 70

52 mi · 52 min · Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec
Exit 418A Toward I 635 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 635

4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
16

Continue on US 69

1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn right onto West 80th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · West 80th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn left onto Marty Street

482 ft · 22 sec · Marty Street
20

Turn right onto West 81st Street

182 ft · 14 sec · West 81st Street
21

Turn left

134 ft · 9 sec
22

Arrive at destination

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 164.5 miles from Park, KS, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175.9 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 72 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 164.5 miles or 2h 47m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Overland Park, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving 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 Park, KS

This is one driving day of about 329 miles and 5h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from 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 175.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 164.5 mi from Park, KS · 2h 47m into the drive

city in Riley and Pottawatomie counties in Kansas, United States, county seat of Riley County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manhattan, KS

165 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

Hays, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salina, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164.5 miles from 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 175.9 miles.

Arriving in Overland Park, KS

The final approach into Overland Park, 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 Overland Park, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 260.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.44 one way

$102.87 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $56.47 $112.95
premium $4.89 $63.31 $126.63
diesel $5.61 $72.64 $145.28

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

$51

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 98.7 1 $34.55 $15.79
Efficient EV 82.3 0 $28.79 $13.16
EV Truck/SUV 131.6 1 $46.06 $21.06

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

38 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Park, KS

Afternoon in Park on Thursday

Local time

4:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Overland Park, KS

Afternoon in Overland Park on Thursday

Local time

4:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Sunny

SSW 6 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

79°F

Manhattan, KS

165 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

3 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

5h 40m 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 Park, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 329 miles and takes about 5h 40m 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 164.5 miles from Park, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.44 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 329 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Old Highway 40): Navigation decision point; at 267.4 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 319.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Park, KS to Overland Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.

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