Origin
Elwood, KS
Late night in Elwood on Tuesday
Local time
5:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elwood, KS to Overland Park, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elwood, KS
Tien Nguyen
Overland Park, KS
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
Elwood to Overland Park is 62.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via I-29, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive from one point in Kansas to another. Given its relatively short distance and predictable duration, it's a practical choice for a single-day trip. You won't encounter significant elevation changes, making for a smooth and consistent travel experience. Plan for this to be a simple transit between two points in the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 39.1 mi | 42m |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| I 229 | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Metcalf Avenue | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Highway 36 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| First Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 80th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 39.1 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elwood, KS and Overland Park, KS.
1
Start on North 3rd Street
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 3rd Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto South 3rd Street
139 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 3rd Street
3
Turn sharp left onto Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Walnut Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto First Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
First Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Roseport Road
199 ft
·
4 sec
·
Roseport Road
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
this road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
8
Merge onto US 36
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 36
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City
10
Merge onto I 229; US 59
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 229; US 59
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
12
Merge onto I 29; US 71
26 mi
·
27 min
·
I 29; US 71
13
Merge onto I 29; I 435; US 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 29; I 435; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 29; US 71
Toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 3B
Toward I 635 South: Kansas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 635
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 635
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Continue on US 69
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto West 80th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 80th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Marty Street
482 ft
·
22 sec
·
Marty Street
22
Turn right onto West 81st Street
182 ft
·
14 sec
·
West 81st Street
23
Turn left
134 ft
·
9 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Elwood, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Walnut Street
Turn sharp left onto Walnut Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
8
35.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 29; US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71 toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
7
45.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward I 635 South: Kansas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3B
Toward I 635 South: Kansas
6
47.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
I 635 / Harry Darby Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 635 / Harry Darby Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.79 one way
$19.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.05 | $24.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Riverside, MO
31 mi in
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
2 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 15m 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 is mostly highway, with 71% of the 62.6 miles on interstates. You'll experience a longest stretch of 39.1 miles on I-29 before transitioning to Harry Darby Memorial Highway. Expect to see a high density of exits and merging traffic as you approach your destination. The latter portion of the drive will involve more surface roads as you leave the interstate system.
71% 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: 39.1 mi on I 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and Harry Darby Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Walnut Street.
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 62.6 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: near the start (Walnut Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.1 miles (I 29; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Overland Park, KS
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.1 miles on I 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 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.
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: near the start (Walnut Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.1 miles (I 29; US 71): 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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