Origin
Saint Francis, KS
Morning in Saint Francis on Monday
Local time
9:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Francis, KS to Overland Park, KS
Drive Time
6h 36m
Distance
445.1 mi
716 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$68
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 25m
★
6 AM
6h 37m
8 AM
7h 1m
10 AM
6h 45m
12 PM
6h 43m
3 PM
6h 47m
5 PM
7h 0m
8 PM
6h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Overland Park, KS
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Francis, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 445.1 miles and takes about 6h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Benton Street, Dwight D, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.61 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
222.5 miles from Saint Francis, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 36m drive with frequent turns across 445.1 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.
South Benton 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 36m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Francis, KS to Overland Park, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Benton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kansas Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 635 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Metcalf Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 80th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Benton Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francis, KS and Overland Park, KS.
1
Start on Spencer Street
79 ft
·
9 sec
·
Spencer Street
2
Turn left onto South Benton Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Benton Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi
·
6 min
4
Turn right
30 mi
·
52 min
5
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
257 mi
·
4 hr 17 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
75 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
11
Continue on Kansas Turnpike
52 mi
·
52 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 635 South
13
Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Metcalf Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
15
Keep slight left to continue on Metcalf Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
16
Turn right onto West 80th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 80th Street
17
Turn left onto Marty Street
482 ft
·
23 sec
·
Marty Street
18
Turn right onto West 81st Street
184 ft
·
15 sec
·
West 81st Street
19
Turn left
135 ft
·
10 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 222.5 miles from Saint Francis, KS, or about 3h 18m into the drive.
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 98 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 222.5 miles or 3h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Overland Park, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Saint Francis, 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 Saint Francis, KS
This is one driving day of about 445.1 miles and 6h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Saint Francis, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 222.5 mi from Saint Francis, KS · 3h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
223 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 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 222.5 miles from Saint Francis, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.61 one way
$135.21 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
156 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $74.53 | $149.06 |
| premium | $4.80 | $84.03 | $168.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $98.89 | $197.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$68
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 155.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 133.5 | 1 | $46.74 | $21.36 |
| Efficient EV | 111.3 | 1 | $38.95 | $17.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 178 | 2 | $62.31 | $28.49 |
Gas CO2
156 kg
EV CO2
52 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.
Destination
Overland Park, KS
Morning in Overland Park on Monday
Local time
9:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Newton, KS
223 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
10 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
6h 36m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saint Francis, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 445.1 miles and takes about 6h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Benton Street, Dwight D, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 222.5 miles from Saint Francis, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.61 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 36m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Francis, KS to Overland Park, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Francis, KS to Overland Park, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Overland Park, KS
More from Saint Francis, KS
More trips to Overland Park, KS
Explore more options from Saint Francis, KS or browse trips ending in Overland Park, KS.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse KS road trips.
Explore maps for Saint Francis, KS or Overland Park, KS on MapSof.net.