Origin
Lyndon, KS
Late night in Lyndon on Tuesday
Local time
4:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyndon, KS to Overland Park, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
86.3 mi
139 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyndon, KS
Tien Nguyen
Overland Park, KS
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
This 86.3-mile drive from Lyndon, Kansas, to Overland Park, Kansas, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-35, with a small portion on Topeka Avenue and West 87th Street, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this is an economical journey. You'll be traveling entirely within the Great Plains region of Kansas, so expect consistent, open landscapes. This is a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick commute or a short excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.2 miles from Lyndon, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 69.2 mi | 1h 11m |
| Topeka Avenue | 13.5 mi | 16m |
| West 87th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Santa Fe Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Valley View Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Newton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Overland Park Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 81st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 69.2 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyndon, KS and Overland Park, KS.
1
Start on US 75; KS 31
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Topeka Avenue
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
3
Merge onto I 35; US 50
67 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 35; US 50
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 225
Toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 225A
Toward 87th Street Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto West 87th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 87th Street
8
Continue on Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Santa Fe Drive
9
Turn right onto Newton Street
515 ft
·
29 sec
·
Newton Street
10
Turn left onto Valley View Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Valley View Drive
11
Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
267 ft
·
15 sec
·
Overland Park Drive
12
Turn right onto West 81st Street
232 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 81st Street
13
Turn right
134 ft
·
9 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 36 minutes, this trip doesn't require an overnight stay, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can easily start your journey from Lyndon, KS, at any point in the day. The fuel cost is estimated at a modest $13, so you won't need to worry extensively about frequent refueling stops. For a practical tip, keep an eye on your GPS as you transition off I-35; the final approach into Overland Park involves navigating local roads like Topeka Avenue and West 87th Street, where traffic can be a bit more varied.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.2 miles from Lyndon, KS, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.2 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 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.2 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 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 Lyndon, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lyndon, KS
This is one driving day of about 86.3 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Lyndon, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 69.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.2 miles from Lyndon, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.2 miles.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 13.5 and 86.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 35; US 50
Merge onto I 35; US 50
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
83 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m 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
83.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m 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
86.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
Valley View Drive
Turn left onto Valley View Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.49 one way
$26.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.61 | $33.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.05 | $38.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
| Efficient EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.08 | $5.52 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Overland Park, KS
Late night in Overland Park on Tuesday
Local time
4:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 36m 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?
The majority of this 86.3-mile journey, about 80%, is spent on the interstate, specifically I-35. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 69.2 miles on I-35, which means steady progress is the name of the game. While predominantly a highway-focused drive, there are brief transitions onto Topeka Avenue and West 87th Street as you approach your destination. Expect a consistent driving experience without significant changes in road type or technical challenges.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.2 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Topeka Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.5 miles in.
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 86.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.8 miles (I 35; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Overland Park, KS
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 86.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69.2 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.8 miles (I 35; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83 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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