Origin
Abilene, KS
Morning in Abilene on Tuesday
Local time
6:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abilene, KS to Overland Park, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
153.6 mi
247 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abilene, KS
Tien Nguyen
Overland Park, KS
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
This straightforward 153.6-mile drive from Abilene, KS to Overland Park, KS should take about 2 hours and 44 minutes, making it an easy day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway and the Kansas Turnpike, with a 34% highway share. You can expect a fuel cost of around $24 for this journey. Covering ground within the Great Plains region, this trip offers a consistent driving experience without drastic landscape changes. With only one recommended stop, it's a convenient option for a quick transition between these Kansas locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.8 miles from Abilene, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 89.9 mi | 1h 32m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 51.8 mi | 52m |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Metcalf Avenue | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| North Buckeye Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West 80th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marty Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
— 89.9 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abilene, KS and Overland Park, KS.
1
Start on KS 15
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Buckeye Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 70 East: Topeka
3
Merge onto I 70; US 40
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
4
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5
Continue on I 70; US 40
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
7
Continue on I 70
52 mi
·
52 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 418A
Toward I 635 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 635
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 69
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto West 80th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 80th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Marty Street
482 ft
·
22 sec
·
Marty Street
14
Turn right onto West 81st Street
182 ft
·
14 sec
·
West 81st Street
15
Turn left
134 ft
·
9 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. Plan for one stop to break up the 153.6 miles, perhaps around the halfway point or where convenient along the Kansas Turnpike. The estimated fuel cost of $24 means you can easily budget for this leg. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 89.9 miles on the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, to ensure you don't need to search for services unexpectedly.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.8 miles from Abilene, KS, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.9 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 34 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.8 miles or 1h 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 2h 11m
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 Abilene, 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 Abilene, KS
This is one driving day of about 153.6 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Abilene, 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 Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for about 89.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.8 miles from Abilene, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 153.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East, US 70 East: Topeka
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, US 70 East: Topeka
6
92 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m 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
144.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m 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
151 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m 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
153.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m in
|
West 80th Street
Turn right onto West 80th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.01 one way
$48.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.37 | $52.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.56 | $59.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.91 | $67.83 |
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
$24
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.13 | $7.37 |
| Efficient EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.44 | $6.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.4 | 0 | $21.50 | $9.83 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Tecumseh, KS
77 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 44m 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.
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,...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 90
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a significant portion on major highways. You'll encounter 34% highway driving, including an uninterrupted stretch of 89.9 miles on the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. The journey incorporates parts of the Kansas Turnpike and the Harry Darby Memorial Highway, suggesting a blend of efficient travel and potentially some more localized road sections. This configuration generally allows for steady progress, with opportunities to maintain a consistent speed for most of the 153.6 miles.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.9 mi on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
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 10 significant decision points across 153.6 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 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Abilene, KS to Overland Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.
Kansas City
92 mi in
|
~1h 36m
|
via I 70
About the Cities
Arriving in Overland Park, KS
Full guide →Overland Park is a city in northeastern Kansas within the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is a melting-pot of both urban and suburban living. With 197,000 residents (2020), it is one of the most affluent cities in the U.S.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 153.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 89.9 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.59 in tolls one way, starting with Kansas Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Overland Park, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Overland Park, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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