Attica, KS to Overland Park, KS is 262.1 miles and takes about 4h 56m via Kansas Turnpike and I-35, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily traverses the Great Plains region, staying within Kansas for the entirety of the journey. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the trip, making it a straightforward commute. With a recommended one-day drive, you can easily complete this route without needing an overnight stop. Plan for about 107.2 miles of continuous driving on the Kansas Turnpike at one point.
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
131 miles from Attica, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Kansas Turnpike
107.2 mi
1h 47m
I 35
98 mi
1h 41m
West 14th Street
15 mi
22m
West 10th Avenue
14.3 mi
21m
Hershey Highway
10.1 mi
15m
West 15th Street
6.3 mi
9m
US 160
6.1 mi
9m
West 87th Street
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 107.2 mi, about 1h 47m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~751 veh/hr typical
· worst 979
Quietest
2 AM
~68 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Attica, KS and Overland Park, KS.
1
Start on North Main Street
116 ft·5 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 160
0.4 mi·32 sec·East Avenue C
3
Continue on US 160
10 mi·15 min·Hershey Highway
4
Turn left onto US 160; KS 2
2.9 mi·4 min·US 160; KS 2
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 160; KS 2
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 160; KS 2
6
Turn right onto US 160; KS 2
15 mi·22 min·West 14th Street
7
Continue on US 160
14 mi·21 min·West 10th Avenue
8
Continue on US 160
6.3 mi·9 min·West 15th Street
9
Turn left onto US 81; US 160
0.5 mi·1 min·North G Street
10
Turn right onto US 81; US 160
0.4 mi·39 sec·US 81; US 160
11
Enter roundabout onto US 160
110 ft·1 sec·US 160
12
Continue on US 160
3.1 mi·4 min·US 160
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·16 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
15
Merge onto I 35
107 mi·1 hr 47 min·Kansas Turnpike
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
95 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 35
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169
2.6 mi·2 min·I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des MoinesUse the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 225Toward 75th Street, 87th Street ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 225AToward 87th Street ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto West 87th Street
1.5 mi·2 min·West 87th Street
21
Continue on Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi·2 min·Santa Fe Drive
22
Turn right onto Newton Street
515 ft·29 sec·Newton Street
23
Turn left onto Valley View Drive
0.1 mi·29 sec·Valley View Drive
24
Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
267 ft·15 sec·Overland Park Drive
25
Turn right onto West 81st Street
232 ft·11 sec·West 81st Street
26
Turn right
134 ft·9 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 56m duration, leaving Attica in the morning allows ample time to reach Overland Park before evening. The longest stretch without a major turn is over 100 miles on the Kansas Turnpike, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment, especially considering the estimated $41 fuel cost. While only one stop is suggested in the data, consider a brief break midway to stretch your legs. This drive is well within a single day, so you have flexibility in your departure time and can adjust your pace as needed.
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 131 miles from Attica, KS, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.2 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 58 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131 miles or 2h 38m 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 3m
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 Attica, 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 Attica, KS
This is one driving day of about 262.1 miles and 4h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Attica, 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 Kansas Turnpike for about 107.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 50 and 258.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
50 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|US 160
Enter roundabout onto US 160
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
53.2 mi into trip|~1h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
160.7 mi into trip|~3h 7m in|I 35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
258.7 mi into trip|~4h 49m in
Take the exit toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 225
Toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway
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258.9 mi into trip|~4h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 87th Street Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 225A
Toward 87th Street Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.71 one way
$77.41 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$42.73
$85.46
premium
$4.72
$48.66
$97.33
diesel
$4.80
$49.49
$98.98
Estimated Tolls: $5.36
Kansas Turnpike
(107.2 mi)$5.36
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
$39
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.6
0
$27.52
$12.58
Efficient EV
65.5
0
$22.93
$10.48
EV Truck/SUV
104.8
1
$36.69
$16.77
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Attica, KS
Late night
in Attica on Sunday
Local time
1:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
S 8 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Overland Park, KS
Late night
in Overland Park on Sunday
Local time
1:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
SW 7 mph4% chanceLive forecast
95°F
Eureka, KS
131 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
4h 56m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the journey taking place on major highways like the Kansas Turnpike and I-35. You'll experience long stretches of open road, including a significant segment of 107.2 miles on the Kansas Turnpike where you can maintain steady speeds. While the majority is highway, the initial and final portions might involve some city street navigation via West 14th Street. Overall, anticipate a consistent driving pace for the bulk of the 4h 56m trip.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.2 mi on Kansas Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and I 35. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 50 miles in near US 160.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 262.1 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 50 miles (US 160): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 53.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 160.7 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Top landmarks
•Campbell Dome House — house in Overland Park, Kansas
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 56m. Total distance: 262.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 107.2 miles on Kansas Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.36 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.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 50 miles (US 160): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 53.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 160.7 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Overland Park, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.
