Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
67.8 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kansas City, KS
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Overbrook, KS
Tien Nguyen
The drive from Kansas City, KS to Overbrook, KS covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 69, North 300 Road, East 1300 Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.9 miles on US 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 35.9 mi | 37m |
| North 300 Road | 12.5 mi | 15m |
| East 1300 Road | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Iowa Street | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| West 157th Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| North 7th Street Trafficway | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| McDonald Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Maple Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City, KS and Overbrook, KS.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
Turn right onto US 69
Take the ramp onto US 69
Take the exit
Enter roundabout
Continue
Turn straight onto McDonald Drive
Merge onto US 40; US 59
Continue on US 59
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 56
Continue on US 56
Turn left onto Maple Street
Turn right onto 6th Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Kansas City, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 69 / North 7th Street Trafficway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp onto US 69 toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 59 South: Lawrence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Enter roundabout toward US 40, US 59: Lawrence, McDonald Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.51 one way
$21.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.15 | $26.31 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Kansas City on Saturday
Local time
2:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Overbrook on Saturday
Local time
2:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Partly Sunny
69°F
Reno, KS
34 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
67.8 mi in 1h 23m — 53% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 69.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Armstrong Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 23m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Armstrong Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 69 / North 7th Street Trafficway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (US 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
690 ft
Total Descent
349 ft
Highest Point
1,205 ft
~67.8 mi in
Elevation Range
384 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kansas City, KS to Overbrook, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Council Grove along the way.
Council Grove
Founded 1868
Kansas City is a city in the state of Kansas, in the United States of America, and a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas City, Kansas, is often referred to as KCK, and Kansas City, Missouri, as KCMO. The two Kansas Cities form the core of the wider Kansas City metropolitan area.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 67.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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