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Trip from Leoti, 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

6h 14m

Distance

396.2 mi

638 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 2m ★
6 AM
6h 15m
8 AM
6h 40m
10 AM
6h 24m
12 PM
6h 21m
3 PM
6h 25m
5 PM
6h 39m
8 PM
6h 7m

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

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Downtown Leoti, KS, KS

Leoti, KS

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Downtown Overland Park, KS, KS

Overland Park, KS

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Trip Overview

This 396.2-mile journey from Leoti, Kansas, to Overland Park, Kansas, is estimated to take about 6 hours and 14 minutes of driving time. It's a manageable one-day trip, so you can easily complete it without an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $60. You'll be navigating primarily via Broadway Street, South Main Street, and Eagle Eye. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout your travels. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

198.1 miles from Leoti, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Broadway Street — —
South Main Street — —
Eagle Eye — —
Dwight D — —
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway — —
Kansas Turnpike — —
I 635 South — —
Harry Darby Memorial Highway — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Broadway Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South 4th Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · South 4th Street
2

Turn right onto Broadway Street

24 mi · 29 min · Broadway Street
3

Turn left onto South Main Street

45 mi · 50 min · South Main Street
4

Turn right onto Eagle Eye

2.2 mi · 3 min · Eagle Eye
5

Take the ramp right

0.2 mi · 22 sec
6

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

199 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

75 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

15 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
10

Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
11

Continue on Kansas Turnpike

52 mi · 52 min · Kansas Turnpike
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South

0.4 mi · 30 sec · I 635 South
13

Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway

4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
14

Continue on Metcalf Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue
15

Keep slight left to continue on Metcalf Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Metcalf Avenue
16

Turn right onto West 80th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · West 80th Street
17

Turn left onto Marty Street

482 ft · 23 sec · Marty Street
18

Turn right onto West 81st Street

184 ft · 15 sec · West 81st Street
19

Turn left

135 ft · 10 sec
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour 14-minute estimated drive time, starting your journey from Leoti earlier in the day is advisable to avoid arriving in Overland Park too late. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically for a break and to refuel if needed, keeping the $60 fuel cost in mind. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, pay close attention to your GPS and road signs, especially as you transition between Broadway Street, South Main Street, and Eagle Eye. Flexibility is a key advantage with a one-day trip, allowing you to adjust your pace as needed.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 198.1 miles from Leoti, KS, or about 3h 7m into the drive.

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 87 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 198.1 miles or 3h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 17m

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 Leoti, 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 Leoti, KS

This is one driving day of about 396.2 miles and 6h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Leoti, 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.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Junction City, KS

198 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

Hays, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Junction City, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 198.1 miles from Leoti, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Fortanel Bakery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leoti, Kansas

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16202141868

Visit website

The Feedlot

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grainfield, Kansas

0.5 mi

Café Provence

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Prairie Village, Kansas

2.5 mi

Fortanel Bakery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Leoti, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16202141868

Visit website

The Feedlot

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.9

Grainfield, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+17856734810

Brothers Cafe & Cantina

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Leoti, Kansas

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16204518231

Café Provence

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10 mile 396.2

Prairie Village, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+19133845998

Visit website

Caffetteria Modern Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 396.2

Prairie Village, Kansas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+19137443100

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 396.2

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19139621369

Visit website

Café Vie

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 396.2

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+19139010565

Visit website

Holy Land Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 396.2

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19133109911

Visit website

Daily Dose

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Leoti, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+16203752323

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 254.7

Abilene, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 254.7

Abilene, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 141.5

Hays, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 141.5

Hays, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 141.5

Hays, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

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 396.2

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 9 am–9:30 pm

+19133501819

Visit website

Arcade 11 Bar & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 141.5

Hays, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17856214443

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.94 one way

$123.88 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 139 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $68.01 $136.02
premium $4.89 $76.25 $152.49
diesel $5.61 $87.48 $174.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$62

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 138.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 118.9 1 $41.60 $19.02
Efficient EV 99.1 1 $34.67 $15.85
EV Truck/SUV 158.5 1 $55.47 $25.36

Gas CO2

139 kg

EV CO2

46 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Leoti, KS

Evening in Leoti on Saturday

Local time

8:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Overland Park, KS

Evening in Overland Park on Saturday

Local time

8:28 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

12 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

6h 14m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 396.2-mile trip, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be making frequent turns and navigating local roads for the majority of your journey. The absence of long highway stretches suggests a more engaged driving experience, requiring constant attention to navigation and road conditions. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch noted, the profile indicates a consistently varied path rather than a monotonous cruise. You'll likely experience a dynamic route that keeps you involved behind the wheel.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Broadway Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 14m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leoti, KS to Overland Park, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 14m. Total distance: 396.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leoti, KS to Overland Park, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Overland Park, KS before the return drive.

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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