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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
211.4 miles from Leoti, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
199.9 mi
3h 19m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi
1h 32m
Kansas Turnpike
51.8 mi
52m
South Main Street
44.8 mi
50m
Broadway Street
24.5 mi
29m
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.4 mi
5m
Metcalf Avenue
3.9 mi
6m
Eagle Eye
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 199.9 mi, about 3h 19m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~835 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,078
Quietest
2 AM
~72 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leoti, KS and Overland Park, KS.
Exit 418AToward I 635 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 635
4.4 mi·5 min·Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 69
1.6 mi·2 min·Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight lane.
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Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue
2.3 mi·4 min·Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto West 80th Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·West 80th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Marty Street
482 ft·22 sec·Marty Street
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Turn right onto West 81st Street
182 ft·14 sec·West 81st Street
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Turn left
134 ft·9 sec
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Arrive at 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 211.4 miles from Leoti, KS, or about 3h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 199.9 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 93 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 211.4 miles or 3h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Leoti, KS
This is one driving day of about 422.8 miles and 7h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Leoti, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 199.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 361.2 and 422.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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361.2 mi into trip|~6h 16m in|I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway toward I-70 East, Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
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413.7 mi into trip|~7h 9m 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
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420.2 mi into trip|~7h 18m 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.
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422.5 mi into trip|~7h 22m in|West 80th Street
Turn right onto West 80th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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422.7 mi into trip|~7h 23m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.44 one way
$124.88 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg148 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$68.93
$137.86
premium
$4.72
$78.50
$157.00
diesel
$4.80
$79.83
$159.67
Estimated Tolls: $2.59
Kansas Turnpike
(51.8 mi)$2.59
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
$62
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 147.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
126.8
1
$44.39
$20.29
Efficient EV
105.7
1
$37.00
$16.91
EV Truck/SUV
169.1
2
$59.19
$27.06
Gas CO2
148 kg
EV CO2
49 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Leoti, KS
Evening
in Leoti on Saturday
Local time
8:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
SE 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Overland Park, KS
Evening
in Overland Park on Saturday
Local time
8:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 6 mph25% chanceLive 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
2 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
7h 24m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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,...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 364.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
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 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 199.9 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 361.2 miles in near I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 422.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 361.2 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 413.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 420.2 miles (Metcalf Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,302 ft863 ft
Total Climb
335 ft
Total Descent
2,557 ft
Highest Point
3,302 ft
Elevation Range
2,439 ft
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 Leoti, KS to Overland Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.
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.
Top landmarks
•Campbell Dome House — house in Overland Park, Kansas
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 24m. Total distance: 422.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 24m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 199.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.59 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.
Yes — we found about 35 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 35 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 361.2 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 413.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 420.2 miles (Metcalf Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.8 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.
