If you are planning to travel from Belleville to Overland Park, expect a straightforward journey covering 220.2 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 4 hours and 12 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget roughly $33 for fuel to cover the distance across the Kansas landscape. Because you remain within the Great Plains throughout the entire drive, the terrain remains consistent as you transition from the rural northern reaches to the suburban landscape of the Kansas City metro area. Since the trip is easily manageable in one day, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations unless you prefer a slower pace.
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
110.1 miles from Belleville, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Kansas Turnpike
51.8 mi
52m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
51.4 mi
53m
28th Street
30.4 mi
35m
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
25.3 mi
31m
10th Road
10.1 mi
11m
US 24
8.6 mi
9m
South Colorado Avenue
8.5 mi
10m
KS 177
8.5 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 51.8 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville, KS and Overland Park, KS.
Exit 418AToward I 635 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 635
4.4 mi·5 min·Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 69
1.6 mi·2 min·Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight lane.
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Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue
2.3 mi·4 min·Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Turn right onto West 80th Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·West 80th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn left onto Marty Street
482 ft·22 sec·Marty Street
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Turn right onto West 81st Street
182 ft·14 sec·West 81st Street
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Turn left
134 ft·9 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For a smooth experience, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid any potential congestion as you approach the Overland Park area. With a total duration of 4 hours and 12 minutes, you should plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since you will be navigating a mix of roads, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before entering the longer 51.8-mile turnpike stretch to ensure you aren't caught off guard. Because this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Utilize your planned stop strategically to break up the drive, ensuring you arrive at your destination feeling energized rather than fatigued.
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 110.1 miles from Belleville, KS, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.8 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 48 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.1 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 27m
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 Belleville, 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 Belleville, KS
This is one driving day of about 220.2 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Belleville, 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 51.8 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 31.9 and 217.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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31.9 mi into trip|~38m in|K-15 / B Street
Turn right onto K-15 / B Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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98.3 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|KS 177; KS 18
Take the exit onto KS 177; KS 18 toward Junction I-70, Zeandale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Junction I-70, Zeandale
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158.7 mi into trip|~3h 4m 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
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211.2 mi into trip|~3h 58m 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
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217.7 mi into trip|~4h 6m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.43 one way
$68.85 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$37.80
$75.60
premium
$4.89
$42.38
$84.75
diesel
$5.61
$48.62
$97.23
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
$34
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.1
0
$23.12
$10.57
Efficient EV
55.1
0
$19.27
$8.81
EV Truck/SUV
88.1
1
$30.83
$14.09
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 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 Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Belleville, KS
Late night
in Belleville on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Overland Park, KS
Late night
in Overland Park on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
SSW 6 to 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
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
28 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 12m 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.
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,...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 151.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive that shifts between varied road types as you make your way toward your destination. You will spend about 34% of your time on highways, utilizing major arteries like the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway and the Kansas Turnpike. Be prepared for a change in rhythm, as the route transitions from local stretches, including 28th Street, to the more sustained pace of the turnpike. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 51.8 miles on the Kansas Turnpike, which serves as the backbone of your journey. This combination of segments keeps the experience dynamic, balancing high-speed highway travel with the more localized connections required to navigate the route effectively.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.8 mi on Kansas Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 31.9 miles in near K-15 / B Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 220.2 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 31.9 miles (K-15 / B Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 98.3 miles (KS 177; KS 18): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.7 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,547 ft1,025 ft
Total Climb
230 ft
Total Descent
752 ft
Highest Point
1,547 ft
Elevation Range
522 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Belleville, KS and Overland Park, KS, road signs point toward Junction I-70, Zeandale, Topeka and Kansas City.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 12m. Total distance: 220.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.8 miles on Kansas Turnpike. 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 31.9 miles (K-15 / B Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 98.3 miles (KS 177; KS 18): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.7 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Overland Park, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.
