Origin
Overbrook, KS
Late night in Overbrook on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Overbrook, KS to Leawood, 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 19m
Distance
65 mi
105 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Overbrook, KS
Tien Nguyen
Leawood, KS
Спиридон Варфаламеев
Trip Overview
Overbrook, KS to Leawood, KS is 65 miles and takes about 1h 19m via South Lawrence Trafficway and US 59, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, mostly traversing surface roads with a short stretch on a highway. It's a straightforward hop between two points in Kansas, ideal if you need to get from one area to the other without a long commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency, especially if you're looking for a quick connection within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lawrence Trafficway | 27.7 mi | 29m |
| North 300 Road | 12.6 mi | 15m |
| US 59 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| I 435 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| West 157th Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| State Line Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Lee Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Lawrence Trafficway
— 27.7 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overbrook, KS and Leawood, KS.
1
Start on 6th Street
113 ft
·
10 sec
·
6th Street
2
Turn left onto Maple Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Maple Street
3
Turn right onto US 56
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West 157th Street
4
Continue on US 56
13 mi
·
15 min
·
North 300 Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 59 North: Lawrence
6
Merge onto US 59
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 59
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward KS 10 East: Olathe
8
Merge onto KS 10
28 mi
·
29 min
·
South Lawrence Trafficway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 435 East
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 435
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 435
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 75B
Toward State Line Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Line Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto West 95th Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
West 95th Street
14
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Boulevard
15
Turn left onto West 90th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 90th Street
16
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Overbrook, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maple Street
Turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward US 59 North: Lawrence
Navigation decision point
Toward US 59 North: Lawrence
6
25.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward KS 10 East: Olathe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward KS 10 East: Olathe
7
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 435 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 435 East
7
62 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward State Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 75B
Toward State Line Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.16 one way
$20.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.16 | $22.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Leawood, KS
Late night in Leawood on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
De Soto, KS
33 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 19m 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 features a 27% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads, with a 27.7-mile stretch on the South Lawrence Trafficway as the longest continuous section. After that highway segment, expect to transition to more local roads. The profile is mostly surface roads, so be prepared for typical suburban and rural driving conditions with varying speed limits and potential for traffic signals. You'll notice the change from faster highway speeds to more frequent stops and lower speeds as you get closer to your destination.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 mi on South Lawrence Trafficway.
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 early in the drive near Maple Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 65 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.7 miles on South Lawrence Trafficway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Leawood, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Leawood, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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