Origin
Tecumseh, KS
Morning in Tecumseh on Saturday
Local time
8:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tecumseh, KS to Overland Park, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
63.7 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tecumseh, KS
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Overland Park, KS
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
The drive from Tecumseh, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kansas Turnpike, Harry Darby Memorial Highway, Metcalf Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.4 miles on Kansas Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 63.7 miles, with most of the trip on Kansas Turnpike and Harry Darby Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.4 miles on Kansas Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kansas Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 51.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and Harry Darby Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Southeast Tecumseh Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.7 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.2 miles (Southeast Tecumseh Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 40): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southeast Tecumseh Road
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast Tecumseh Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 40
Turn right onto US 40
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
54.6 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
63.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
West 80th Street
Turn right onto West 80th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike | 51.4 mi | 52m |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Metcalf Avenue | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| US 40 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Oakland Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Tecumseh Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 3rd Terrace | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 80th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 51.4 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tecumseh, KS and Overland Park, KS.
1
Start on Southeast 3rd Terrace
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Southeast 3rd Terrace
2
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast Tecumseh Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Southeast Tecumseh Road
3
Turn right onto US 40
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp onto US 40
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 40
5
Merge onto US 40; KS 4
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
Oakland Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 70 East: Kansas City
7
Continue on I 70
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Kansas Turnpike
8
Merge onto I 70
51 mi
·
52 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 418A
Toward I 635 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 635
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
11
Continue on US 69
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto West 80th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 80th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Marty Street
482 ft
·
22 sec
·
Marty Street
15
Turn right onto West 81st Street
182 ft
·
14 sec
·
West 81st Street
16
Turn left
134 ft
·
9 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.8 mi from Tecumseh, KS · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Tecumseh, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.96 one way
$19.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.93 | $21.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.06 | $28.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.57
Kansas Turnpike
(51.4 mi)
$2.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Overland Park, KS
Morning in Overland Park on Saturday
Local time
8:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Reno, KS
32 mi in
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
20 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
1h 11m 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 Tecumseh, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, Harry Darby Memorial Highway, Metcalf Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.8 miles from Tecumseh, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.96 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Southeast Tecumseh Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 40): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tecumseh, KS to Overland Park, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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