The drive from Valley Falls, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 66.3 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KS 16, US 24, US 59 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.9 miles on KS 16.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.2 miles from Valley Falls, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 66.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 66.3 miles, with most of the trip on KS 16 and US 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.9 miles on KS 16.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KS 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 16 and US 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34.3 miles in near US 24; US 40 / West Street.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 34.3 miles (US 24; US 40 / West Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
34.3 mi into trip|~47m in|US 24; US 40 / West Street
Turn left onto US 24; US 40 / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
49.2 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint...
7
57.3 mi into trip|~1h 17m 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
63.7 mi into trip|~1h 25m 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
66 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|West 80th Street
Turn right onto West 80th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
KS 16
23.9 mi
33m
US 24
11.6 mi
14m
US 59
9.1 mi
11m
Kansas Turnpike
7.8 mi
8m
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.4 mi
5m
Metcalf Avenue
3.9 mi
6m
West Street
1.7 mi
2m
Speedway Boulevard
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
KS 16
— 23.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls, KS and Overland Park, KS.
1
Start on Oak Street
0.2 mi·46 sec·Oak Street
2
Turn left onto KS 16
0.1 mi·18 sec·Phoebe Street
3
Continue on KS 16
0.3 mi·36 sec·9th Street
4
Turn left onto KS 4; KS 16
0.8 mi·1 min·KS 4; KS 16
5
Turn right onto KS 16
6.2 mi·8 min·KS 16
6
At end of road, turn right onto KS 16
0.4 mi·35 sec·KS 16
7
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 16
1.0 mi·1 min·KS 16
8
Turn right onto US 59; KS 16
9.1 mi·11 min·US 59; KS 16
9
Turn left onto KS 16; KS 92
2.9 mi·3 min·KS 16; KS 92
10
Keep slight right at fork onto KS 16; KS 92
13 mi·19 min·KS 16; KS 92
11
Turn left onto US 24; US 40
1.7 mi·2 min·West Street
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 24; US 40
12 mi·14 min·US 24; US 40
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Speedway Boulevard
1.4 mi·2 min·Speedway Boulevard
14
Continue on North 110th Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·North 110th Street
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·16 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
16
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
7.8 mi·8 min·Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·30 sec
Exit 418AToward I 635 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 635
4.4 mi·5 min·Harry Darby Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 69
1.6 mi·2 min·Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue
2.3 mi·4 min·Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto West 80th Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·West 80th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto Marty Street
482 ft·22 sec·Marty Street
23
Turn right onto West 81st Street
182 ft·14 sec·West 81st Street
24
Turn left
134 ft·9 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.2 miles from Valley Falls, KS, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.9 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 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.2 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
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 Valley Falls, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Valley Falls, KS
This is one driving day of about 66.3 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Valley Falls, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on KS 16 for about 23.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.2 mi from Valley Falls, KS
· 46m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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,...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 18.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.37 one way
$20.73 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$11.38
$22.76
premium
$4.89
$12.76
$25.52
diesel
$5.61
$14.64
$29.28
Estimated Tolls: $0.39
Kansas Turnpike
(7.8 mi)$0.39
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
$10
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.9
0
$6.96
$3.18
Efficient EV
16.6
0
$5.80
$2.65
EV Truck/SUV
26.5
0
$9.28
$4.24
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Valley Falls, KS
Evening
in Valley Falls on Friday
Local time
6:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Overland Park, KS
Evening
in Overland Park on Friday
Local time
6:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Reno, KS
33 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
1 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 31m 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 Valley Falls, KS to Overland Park, KS covers 66.3 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KS 16, US 24, US 59. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.2 miles from Valley Falls, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.37 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 66.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 34.3 miles (US 24; US 40 / West Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Valley Falls, 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.
