Origin
Carbondale, KS
Morning in Carbondale on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carbondale, 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
1h 27m
Distance
69.7 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carbondale, KS
Tien Nguyen
Overland Park, KS
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
This 69.7-mile drive from Carbondale, KS to Overland Park, KS takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll navigate local roads like Main Street and West 157th Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $11. This route keeps you within the Great Plains region throughout, offering a consistent landscape. It's a straightforward trip perfect for a quick hop between these Kansas communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lawrence Trafficway | 26.6 mi | 28m |
| North 300 Road | 12.6 mi | 15m |
| West 157th Street | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| US 59 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| US 75 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| I 35 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West 87th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Santa Fe Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South Lawrence Trafficway
— 26.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carbondale, KS and Overland Park, KS.
1
Start on South 4th Street
130 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 4th Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
4
Merge onto US 75
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 75
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
6
Turn left onto US 56
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
West 157th Street
7
Continue on US 56
13 mi
·
15 min
·
North 300 Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 59 North: Lawrence
9
Merge onto US 59
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 59
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward KS 10 East: Olathe
11
Merge onto KS 10
27 mi
·
28 min
·
South Lawrence Trafficway
12
Take the exit
391 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35: Wichita, Des Moines
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35 North: Des Moines
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 35; US 56; US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 225
Toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 225A
Toward 87th Street Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto West 87th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 87th Street
20
Continue on Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Santa Fe Drive
21
Turn right onto Newton Street
515 ft
·
29 sec
·
Newton Street
22
Turn left onto Valley View Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Valley View Drive
23
Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
267 ft
·
15 sec
·
Overland Park Drive
24
Turn right onto West 81st Street
232 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 81st Street
25
Turn right
134 ft
·
9 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Carbondale, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 205 decision points cluster between mile 61.9 and 66.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines,...
8
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines
8
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35: Wichita, Des Moines
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35: Wichita, Des Moines
8
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
9
66.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
$10.90 one way
$21.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.96 | $23.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.41 | $26.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.39 | $30.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Sunday
Local time
6:28 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
21 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
1h 27m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with a 0% highway share. You'll be spending your time on local roads, including Main Street and West 157th Street, which means frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, indicating constant changes in direction and road names. This isn't a high-speed journey; instead, it's about navigating through communities and varied local thoroughfares.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.6 mi on South Lawrence Trafficway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 61.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.7 miles you will encounter 20 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 61.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Carbondale, KS to Overland Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Des Moines along the way.
Des Moines
61.9 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 69.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.6 miles on South Lawrence Trafficway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 61.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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