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Trip from Herington, 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 50m

Distance

147.4 mi

237 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 39m ★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Herington, KS, KS

Herington, KS

Tien Nguyen

Downtown Overland Park, KS, KS

Overland Park, KS

Sam McCool

Trip Overview

This 147.4-mile drive from Herington, Kansas, to Overland Park, Kansas, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes. You'll spend about 60% of your time on highways, primarily the Kansas Turnpike, with a significant 87.8-mile stretch on this main artery. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $23, making it an economical choice. This route offers a mixed driving experience, allowing you to traverse the familiar Great Plains landscape of Kansas without needing an overnight stop. It's a straightforward trip that fits well into a single day's travel plans.

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

73.7 miles from Herington, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kansas Turnpike 87.8 mi 1h 28m
East Trapp Street 41.7 mi 52m
West 8th Street 7.8 mi 11m
Harry Darby Memorial Highway 4.4 mi 5m
Metcalf Avenue 3.9 mi 6m
North E Street 0.3 mi 1m
East Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
West 80th Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Kansas Turnpike — 87.8 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Herington, KS and Overland Park, KS.

1

Start on this road

15 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto North A Street

118 ft · 6 sec · North A Street
3

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · East Main Street
4

Turn right onto North E Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · North E Street
5

Turn left onto US 56 Business

42 mi · 52 min · East Trapp Street
6

Continue on US 56

7.8 mi · 11 min · West 8th Street
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec
9

Merge onto I 335

88 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec
Exit 418A Toward I 635 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 635

4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
12

Continue on US 69

1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right onto West 80th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · West 80th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn left onto Marty Street

482 ft · 22 sec · Marty Street
16

Turn right onto West 81st Street

182 ft · 14 sec · West 81st Street
17

Turn left

134 ft · 9 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 147.4-mile journey, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. With a total duration of just under 3 hours, you can easily complete it in a single day. Plan for one stop to stretch your legs or refuel, especially considering the longest uninterrupted stretch is 87.8 miles on the Kansas Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $23, and it’s always wise to top up before embarking on longer highway segments. Departing in the morning will allow ample time to reach Overland Park without feeling rushed.

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 73.7 miles from Herington, KS, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.8 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 32 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 73.7 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 18m

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 Herington, 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 Herington, KS

This is one driving day of about 147.4 miles and 2h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Herington, 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 87.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Shawnee County, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shawnee County, KS

74 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

Council Grove, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wakarusa, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.7 miles from Herington, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Kansas Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Restaurant KC

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kansas City, Kansas

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 136.9

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19134997456

Visit website

Globe Indian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Topeka, Kansas

2.8 mi

Fronteras Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lenexa, Kansas

2.8 mi

The Restaurant KC

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 136.9

Kansas City, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19134997456

Visit website

Globe Indian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 84.3

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+17853541500

Visit website

Fronteras Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 147.4

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19139621369

Visit website

Pegah's Family Restaurant - Johnson Drive

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 147.4

Shawnee, Kansas

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+19139626700

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 147.4

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19135993111

Visit website

Tao Tao Chinese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 136.9

Kansas City, Kansas

Hours: 11:45 am–8 pm

+19133421331

Visit website

El Torito Taquería

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 136.9

Kansas City, Kansas

Hours: 8 am–9:30 pm

+19132330463

Visit website

Jazz a Louisiana Kitchen

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 126.4

Kansas City, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19133280003

Visit website

Game Show Battle Rooms - Kansas City (Overland Park)

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 147.4

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 9 am–9:30 pm

+19133501819

Visit website

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 0 and 147.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North A Street

Turn left onto North A Street

Navigation decision point

5
50.6 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | I 335 / Kansas Turnpike

Merge onto I 335 / Kansas Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
138.4 mi into trip | ~2h 36m 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
6
144.9 mi into trip | ~2h 44m 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.
6
147.2 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in | West 80th Street

Turn right onto West 80th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.04 one way

$46.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.30 $50.60
premium $4.89 $28.37 $56.73
diesel $5.61 $32.54 $65.09

Estimated Tolls: $4.39

Kansas Turnpike (87.8 mi) $4.39

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

$23

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.2 0 $15.48 $7.08
Efficient EV 36.9 0 $12.90 $5.90
EV Truck/SUV 59 0 $20.64 $9.43

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Herington, KS

Morning in Herington on Sunday

Local time

9:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Overland Park, KS

Morning in Overland Park on Sunday

Local time

9:36 AM

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 50m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

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 ~8 min detour Free near mile 81.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a substantial 60% share of highway driving. The Kansas Turnpike will be your primary companion for a considerable 87.8 miles, offering a consistent pace. As you transition off the turnpike and onto local roads like East Trapp Street and West 8th Street, the character of the drive will shift. While much of the journey is on well-maintained highways, be prepared for the change in road type and potential for slower speeds as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both open-road cruising and more localized travel.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.8 mi on Kansas Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North A Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 147.4 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: near the start (North A Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.6 miles (I 335 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 147.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 87.8 miles on Kansas Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.39 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.

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: near the start (North A Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.6 miles (I 335 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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