Origin
Basehor, KS
Late night in Basehor on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Basehor, KS to Overland Park, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Basehor, KS
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Overland Park, KS
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
Basehor, KS to Overland Park, KS is 25.1 miles and takes about 35m via Kansas Turnpike/State Avenue/Harry Darby Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, moving from one part of Kansas to another. Expect a straightforward drive that's easy to navigate, making it ideal for a quick trip without much fuss. It's a practical connection between two points, perfect for a day trip or a simple commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| State Avenue | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Metcalf Avenue | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| North 155th Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Speedway Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North 110th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 80th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 7.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Basehor, KS and Overland Park, KS.
1
Start on North 155th Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North 155th Street
2
Turn left onto US 24; US 40
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Avenue
3
Turn right onto Speedway Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Speedway Boulevard
4
Continue on North 110th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North 110th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
6
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 418A
Toward I 635 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 635
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 69
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto West 80th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 80th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Marty Street
482 ft
·
22 sec
·
Marty Street
13
Turn right onto West 81st Street
182 ft
·
14 sec
·
West 81st Street
14
Turn left
134 ft
·
9 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
8 mi into trip
|
~12m 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...
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
22.5 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
24.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
West 80th Street
Turn right onto West 80th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.92 one way
$7.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Overland Park on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 31% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Kansas Turnpike, State Avenue, and Harry Darby Memorial Highway, presenting varied driving conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 7.8 miles on the Kansas Turnpike, offering a bit of continuous travel. As you progress, the route blends faster highway segments with potentially more local road transitions, so stay alert for changes in speed limits and traffic patterns.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on Kansas Turnpike.
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 8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.2 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on Kansas Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.39 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.2 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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