Origin
Erie, KS
Late night in Erie on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
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Trip from Erie, 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
2h 42m
Distance
124.5 mi
200 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erie, KS
Tien Nguyen
Overland Park, KS
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
This 124.5-mile drive from Erie, KS to Overland Park, KS is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes. You'll primarily navigate US 59 and I-35, with a short section on 4200th Street. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, this route offers a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway or a commute. The majority of the journey, about 55%, is on highways, making it a mostly efficient drive through the familiar Great Plains region of Kansas. It's a manageable distance, perfect for a day trip without feeling rushed.
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
62.2 miles from Erie, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 59 | 36.1 mi | 40m |
| I 35 | 32.2 mi | 34m |
| 4200th Street | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| Cedar Street | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| 400 Road | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| Pratt Road | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Udall Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| 220th Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 36.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, KS and Overland Park, KS.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
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South Main Street
2
Turn left onto West State Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West State Street
3
Turn right onto US 59
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Pratt Road
4
Turn right onto US 59; KS 39
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
220th Road
5
Continue on US 59; KS 39
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Udall Road
6
Continue on US 59
12 mi
·
18 min
·
4200th Street
7
Continue on US 59
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Cedar Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 59; KS 31
12 mi
·
17 min
·
400 Road
9
Turn right onto US 59; US 169; KS 31
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 59; US 169; KS 31
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
224 ft
·
2 sec
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US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
11
Continue on US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
22 mi
·
25 min
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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
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I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 225
Toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 225A
Toward 87th Street Parkway
Use 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
Given the relatively short 2-hour and 42-minute duration, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can depart anytime that suits your schedule, but leaving mid-morning can help you avoid peak traffic in the Overland Park area. Plan for one stop, perhaps midway, to stretch your legs, especially since the longest uninterrupted stretch is over 36 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel as you approach the $19 estimated cost, and consider refueling before you leave Erie if you prefer a full tank for the entire journey. The mixed road profile means you'll transition from highway speeds to potentially slower local traffic, so be prepared for that change.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.2 miles from Erie, KS, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.1 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 27 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.2 miles or 1h 30m 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 13m
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 Erie, 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 Erie, KS
This is one driving day of about 124.5 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Erie, 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 59 for about 36.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.2 miles from Erie, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 40.7 and 124.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
40.7 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
|
US 59; KS 31 / 400 Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 59; KS 31 / 400 Road
Navigation decision point
6
79.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m 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...
8
121.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m 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
121.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m 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
5
124.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
|
Valley View Drive
Turn left onto Valley View Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.46 one way
$38.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.37 | $42.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.96 | $47.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.07 | $5.98 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.43 | $7.97 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Overland Park, KS
Late night in Overland Park on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Centropolis, KS
62 mi in
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
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
2h 42m 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 mixed drive on this route, with a significant 55% of your journey on highways, including I-35. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 36.1 miles along US 59, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While much of the drive is on faster roads, the inclusion of local streets like 4200th Street suggests a transition into more developed areas as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both open-road cruising and more varied driving conditions.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.1 mi on US 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 40.7 miles in near US 59; KS 31 / 400 Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 124.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 40.7 miles (US 59; KS 31 / 400 Road): Navigation decision point; at 79.3 miles (US 59): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Erie, KS to Overland Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.
Kansas City
79.3 mi in
|
~1h 49m
|
via US 59
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 124.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.1 miles on US 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 40.7 miles (US 59; KS 31 / 400 Road): Navigation decision point; at 79.3 miles (US 59): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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