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Trip from Minneapolis, 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

3h 27m

Distance

196.3 mi

316 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 15m ★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m

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

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Downtown Minneapolis, KS, KS

Minneapolis, KS

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Downtown Overland Park, KS, KS

Overland Park, KS

Sam McCool

Trip Overview

Minneapolis, KS to Overland Park, KS is 196.3 miles and takes about 3h 27m via Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway and Kansas Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward drive. The route is primarily highway, making it an efficient option for getting from point A to point B. With a recommended one-day drive time, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.

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

98.2 miles from Minneapolis, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 90.3 mi 1h 32m
Kansas Turnpike 51.8 mi 52m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 25.3 mi 25m
US 81 16.9 mi 16m
Harry Darby Memorial Highway 4.4 mi 5m
Metcalf Avenue 3.9 mi 6m
State Highway 106 1.3 mi 1m
Laurel Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway — 90.3 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

200 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto North Rock Street

139 ft · 6 sec · North Rock Street
3

Turn left onto KS 106

0.2 mi · 27 sec · East 1st Street
4

Turn right onto KS 106

0.2 mi · 31 sec · South Rothsay Avenue
5

Turn left onto KS 106

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Laurel Street
6

Continue on KS 106

1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 106
7

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward Salina
8

Merge onto US 81

17 mi · 16 min · US 81
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 70 East: Topeka
10

Merge onto I 70; US 40

24 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11

Continue on I 70; US 40

75 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13

Continue on I 70; US 40

15 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
15

Continue on I 70

52 mi · 52 min · Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec
Exit 418A Toward I 635 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto I 635

4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
18

Continue on US 69

1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn right onto West 80th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · West 80th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Turn left onto Marty Street

482 ft · 22 sec · Marty Street
22

Turn right onto West 81st Street

182 ft · 14 sec · West 81st Street
23

Turn left

134 ft · 9 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 3h 27m duration, this is a comfortable one-day trip. Consider departing in the morning to make the most of daylight hours. The longest stretch without a break is over 90 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point or where you see services. With a fuel cost estimated at $31, it's an economical journey. The single stop suggested means you can be quite flexible with your timing.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98.2 miles from Minneapolis, KS, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.3 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 43 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 98.2 miles or 1h 40m 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 46m

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 Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, KS

This is one driving day of about 196.3 miles and 3h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Minneapolis, 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 Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for about 90.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Overbrook, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Overbrook, KS

98 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.

Popular next leg

Overbrook, KS to Overland Park, KS

60.3 mi · 1h 15m

Pacing Suggestions

Salina, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wamego, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.2 miles from Minneapolis, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.3 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

Perkins American Food Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Topeka, Kansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 126.2

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17852730300

Visit website

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Topeka, Kansas

2.2 mi

Café Provence

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Prairie Village, Kansas

2.5 mi

Perkins American Food Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 126.2

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17852730300

Visit website

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 126.2

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17852717526

Visit website

Café Provence

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10 mile 196.3

Prairie Village, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+19133845998

Visit website

Cafe The Mani 더마니

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 154.3

Lawrence, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17857275958

Visit website

Cafe Quetzal

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 126.2

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 6:45 am–9 pm

+17853295527

Visit website

Caffetteria Modern Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 196.3

Prairie Village, Kansas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+19137443100

Visit website

The Restaurant KC

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 182.3

Kansas City, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19134997456

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 196.3

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19139621369

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 42.1

Abilene, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 42.1

Abilene, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

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 196.3

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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 134.7 and 196.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
134.7 mi into trip | ~2h 19m 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
7
187.3 mi into trip | ~3h 13m 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
193.8 mi into trip | ~3h 21m 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
196 mi into trip | ~3h 26m in | West 80th Street

Turn right onto West 80th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
196.3 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.69 one way

$61.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $33.70 $67.39
premium $4.89 $37.78 $75.55
diesel $5.61 $43.34 $86.68

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

$31

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58.9 0 $20.61 $9.42
Efficient EV 49.1 0 $17.18 $7.85
EV Truck/SUV 78.5 0 $27.48 $12.56

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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 17, 2026

Origin

Minneapolis, KS

Late night in Minneapolis on Sunday

Local time

3:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Overland Park, KS

Late night in Overland Park on Sunday

Local time

3:02 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

10 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

3h 27m 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?

This drive is largely a mixed bag, with 36% of the journey on the highway. You'll experience longer, uninterrupted stretches, including a 90.3-mile segment on the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. Expect periods of faster driving on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and Kansas Turnpike, interspersed with other road types. The character of the drive is practical and efficient, designed for covering distance rather than leisurely sightseeing.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.3 mi on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 134.7 miles in near I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 196.3 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 134.7 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.8 miles (Metcalf Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Minneapolis, KS to Overland Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.

Kansas City

134.7 mi in | ~2h 19m | via I 70

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 196.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 90.3 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential 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.

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 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: at 134.7 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.8 miles (Metcalf Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Overland Park, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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