Embarking on the 220-mile trek from Overland Park to Belleville, Kansas, takes you through the heart of the Great Plains. You should plan for a total travel time of approximately 4 hours and 12 minutes to complete this journey. Given the duration, this route is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of about $33, it remains an affordable excursion for your travel calendar. Because you are navigating entirely within the Kansas Great Plains, the landscape remains consistent throughout the drive. This trip is best suited for those who prefer navigating local roads over high-speed interstate travel.
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
110 miles from Overland Park, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
52.4 mi
54m
Kansas Turnpike
51.8 mi
52m
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
33.9 mi
41m
17th Road
30.4 mi
35m
K-9
10.1 mi
11m
South Colorado
8.5 mi
10m
KS 177
8.5 mi
10m
Quivira Road
6.7 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
— 52.4 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park, KS and Belleville, KS.
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Start on this road
134 ft·13 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto West 81st Street
182 ft·12 sec·West 81st Street
3
Turn left onto Marty Street
482 ft·23 sec·Marty Street
4
Turn right onto West 80th Street
0.1 mi·35 sec·West 80th Street
5
Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue
3.8 mi·6 min·Metcalf Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 635
4.7 mi·5 min·Harry Darby Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 4BToward I 70 West: TopekaUse the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
51 mi·51 min·Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
0.9 mi·1 min·Kansas Turnpike
Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, SalinaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward KS 18, KS 177, Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Fort Riley Boulevard
14
Continue on KS 177
0.2 mi·39 sec·Fort Riley Boulevard
15
Continue on Tuttle Creek Boulevard
5.7 mi·8 min·Tuttle Creek Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 24
232 ft·2 sec·Tuttle Creek Boulevard
17
Continue on US 24
0.9 mi·1 min·Tuttle Creek Boulevard
18
Enter roundabout onto US 24
161 ft·1 sec·Tuttle Creek Boulevard
19
Continue on US 24
8.6 mi·9 min·Tuttle Creek Boulevard
20
Continue on US 77
19 mi·21 min·Tuttle Creek Boulevard
21
Continue on US 77
8.5 mi·10 min·South Colorado
22
Turn left onto KS 9
0.2 mi·32 sec·West Main Street
23
Continue on KS 9
2.9 mi·3 min·Unicorn Road
24
Continue on KS 9
3.3 mi·3 min·9th Road
25
Continue on K-9; K-148
10 mi·11 min·K-9; K-148
26
Turn right onto K-15
6.7 mi·7 min·Quivira Road
27
Continue on K-15
0.3 mi·47 sec·B Street
28
Turn left onto US 36; K-15
0.5 mi·1 min·East 7th Street
29
Continue on US 36; K-15
30 mi·35 min·17th Road
30
Turn right onto M Street
0.8 mi·2 min·M Street
31
Turn left onto 18th Street
313 ft·10 sec·18th Street
32
Turn right onto L Street
163 ft·7 sec·L Street
33
Arrive at destination
L Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a local-heavy drive, aim to depart early in the day to navigate the turns comfortably during daylight hours. You have the benefit of one planned stop along the way, which is a great opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel. Since you are not relying on high-speed highways, your travel time is directly influenced by local traffic and road conditions, so factor in a little extra time for flexibility. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $33 estimate may fluctuate based on current local prices. My best tip for this specific route is to double-check your navigation before leaving Overland Park, as the heavy reliance on local streets like Marty Street requires more frequent course corrections than a standard highway route.
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 110 miles from Overland Park, KS, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.4 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 48 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belleville, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Overland Park, 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 Overland Park, KS
This is one driving day of about 220 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Overland Park, 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 52.4 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|West 81st Street
Turn right onto West 81st Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Metcalf Avenue
Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
4.1 mi into trip|~8m in|I 635 / Harry Darby Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 635 / Harry Darby Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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8.8 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Topeka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 4B
Toward I 70 West: Topeka
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59.9 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|I 70 / Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / Kansas Turnpike toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.39 one way
$68.79 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$37.76
$75.53
premium
$4.89
$42.34
$84.67
diesel
$5.61
$48.57
$97.15
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
$34
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66
0
$23.10
$10.56
Efficient EV
55
0
$19.25
$8.80
EV Truck/SUV
88
1
$30.80
$14.08
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 20, 2026
Origin
Overland Park, KS
Late night
in Overland Park on Tuesday
Local time
4:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Belleville, KS
Late night
in Belleville on Tuesday
Local time
4:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
11 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
4h 12m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a straightforward highway commute, this route relies on navigating roads like West 81st Street, Marty Street, and West 80th Street. You will find that the highway share for this trip is 0%, meaning you will bypass the typical interstate grind in favor of more technical, local road segments. This lack of highway driving creates a unique, hands-on experience that shifts away from monotonous cruising. Prepare for a steady pace as you wind your way through the plains, keeping your focus on the frequent turns ahead.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.4 mi on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential 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 early in the drive near West 81st Street.
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 19 significant decision points across 220 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: near the start (West 81st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Metcalf Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (I 635 / Harry Darby Memorial Highway): 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.
Between Overland Park, KS and Belleville, KS, road signs point toward Salina, Manhattan and Council Grove.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 12m. Total distance: 220 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.4 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 Belleville, 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: near the start (West 81st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Metcalf Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (I 635 / Harry Darby Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Belleville, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.
