Traveling from Coffeyville to Overland Park covers 160.3 miles across the Kansas Great Plains, typically taking about 3 hours and 7 minutes. This straightforward drive is easily manageable as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $24 for fuel to complete the journey. By utilizing US 169, I-35, and US 59, you will transition from the southern reaches of the state toward the urban density of the Kansas City metro area. It is a practical, efficient route that serves as a reliable connection between these two points.
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
80.2 miles from Coffeyville, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 169
72.1 mi
1h 23m
I 35
32.2 mi
34m
US 59
31.9 mi
35m
Northeast Street
19.8 mi
23m
West 87th Street
1.5 mi
2m
Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi
2m
East 8th Street
0.9 mi
2m
Valley View Drive
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 72.1 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coffeyville, KS and Overland Park, KS.
1
Start on West 7th Street
210 ft·11 sec·West 7th Street
2
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
381 ft·21 sec·South Walnut Street
3
Turn left onto East 8th Street
0.9 mi·2 min·East 8th Street
4
Turn left onto US 166; US 169
20 mi·23 min·Northeast Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on US 169
6.7 mi·7 min·US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 169
6.2 mi·7 min·US 169
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on US 169
33 mi·38 min·US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto US 169
19 mi·21 min·US 169
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 169
7.5 mi·8 min·US 169
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
224 ft·2 sec·US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
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Continue on US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
22 mi·25 min·US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
12
Take the exit onto US 59
9.6 mi·10 min·US 59
Toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
13
Continue on I 35; US 50
30 mi·31 min·I 35; US 50
Use the straight lane.
14
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.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 225Toward 75th Street, 87th Street ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 225AToward 87th Street ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto West 87th Street
1.5 mi·2 min·West 87th Street
18
Continue on Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi·2 min·Santa Fe Drive
19
Turn right onto Newton Street
515 ft·29 sec·Newton Street
20
Turn left onto Valley View Drive
0.1 mi·29 sec·Valley View Drive
21
Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
267 ft·15 sec·Overland Park Drive
22
Turn right onto West 81st Street
232 ft·11 sec·West 81st Street
23
Turn right
134 ft·9 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip of just over 3 hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You only need to account for one planned stop to keep your energy levels consistent throughout the drive. Be mindful that highway conditions can change once you merge onto I-35, so stay alert for increased traffic density as you near Overland Park. To make the most of your fuel budget, consider filling up your tank in Coffeyville before you head out. Keeping a steady pace on the longer stretches of US 169 will help you maintain your estimated arrival time.
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 80.2 miles from Coffeyville, KS, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.1 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 35 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.2 miles or 1h 34m 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 31m
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 Coffeyville, 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 Coffeyville, KS
This is one driving day of about 160.3 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Coffeyville, 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 US 169 for about 72.1 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 160.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street
Turn left onto US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
115.2 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|US 59
Take the exit onto US 59 toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Law...
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157 mi into trip|~2h 59m 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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157.1 mi into trip|~2h 59m 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
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160.1 mi into trip|~3h 6m in|Valley View Drive
Turn left onto Valley View Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.06 one way
$50.12 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.52
$55.03
premium
$4.89
$30.85
$61.70
diesel
$5.61
$35.39
$70.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.1
0
$16.83
$7.69
Efficient EV
40.1
0
$14.03
$6.41
EV Truck/SUV
64.1
0
$22.44
$10.26
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Coffeyville, KS
Night
in Coffeyville on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Overland Park, KS
Night
in Overland Park on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live 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
19 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
3h 7m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of your travel time spent on major roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 72.1 miles along US 169. The character of the road shifts from regional highway driving to the higher-traffic environment of the I-35 corridor as you approach your destination. Expect a steady, consistent pace behind the wheel that favors efficiency over technical winding roads. It is a functional route designed to get you across the plains with minimal navigation stress.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.1 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and I 35. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 160.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 1 miles (US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 115.2 miles (US 59): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,085 ft739 ft
Total Climb
548 ft
Total Descent
248 ft
Highest Point
1,085 ft
~80.2 mi in
Elevation Range
347 ft
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 Coffeyville, KS to Overland Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.
Kansas City
115.2 mi in|~2h 14m|via US 59
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 160.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 72.1 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 115.2 miles (US 59): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Overland Park, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.
