Trip from Overland Park, KS to Leoti, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 24m

Distance

423 mi

681 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

2 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

7h 14m ★

6 AM

7h 25m

8 AM

7h 45m

10 AM

7h 32m

12 PM

7h 30m

3 PM

7h 33m

5 PM

7h 44m

8 PM

7h 19m

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

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Overland Park, KS

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Leoti, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Overland Park, KS to Leoti, KS covers 423 miles and takes about 7h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Kansas Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 198.7 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

211.5 miles from Overland Park, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	198.7 mi	3h 18m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	91.6 mi	1h 34m
Kansas Turnpike	51.8 mi	52m
County Road 440	44.8 mi	50m
West 5th Street	24.5 mi	29m
Harry Darby Memorial Highway	4.7 mi	5m
Metcalf Avenue	3.8 mi	6m
US 40	2.5 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 198.7 mi, about 3h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

134 ft · 13 sec · this road

Turn right onto West 81st Street

182 ft · 12 sec · West 81st Street

Turn left onto Marty Street

482 ft · 23 sec · Marty Street

Turn right onto West 80th Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · West 80th Street

Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue

3.8 mi · 6 min · Metcalf Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 635

4.7 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 4B Toward I 70 West: Topeka Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40

51 mi · 51 min · Kansas Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70

92 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Toward I-70 West Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 70; US 40

199 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit onto US 40

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 40

Toward US 40 West, Oakley, Sharon Springs

Turn left onto US 40

2.3 mi · 3 min · US 40

Turn left onto US 83

45 mi · 50 min · County Road 440

Turn right onto KS 96

24 mi · 29 min · West 5th Street

Turn left onto KS 25

0.1 mi · 10 sec · South 4th Street

Arrive at destination

KS 25

Trip Plan

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 211.5 miles from Overland Park, KS, or about 3h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.7 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 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 211.5 miles or 3h 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 6h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leoti, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Overland Park, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Overland Park, KS

This is one driving day of about 423 miles and 7h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Overland Park, 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 198.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Junction City, KS

212 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

Wamego, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lincoln, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 211.5 miles from Overland Park, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 198.7 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

Fortanel Bakery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leoti, Kansas

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 423

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16202141868

Visit website

The Feedlot

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grainfield, Kansas

0.5 mi

Café Provence

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Prairie Village, Kansas

2.5 mi

Fortanel Bakery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 423

Leoti, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16202141868

Visit website

The Feedlot

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 332.4

Grainfield, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+17856734810

Brothers Cafe & Cantina

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 423

Leoti, Kansas

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16204518231

Café Provence

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Prairie Village, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+19133845998

Visit website

Caffetteria Modern Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

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

Prairie Village, Kansas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+19137443100

Visit website

Fronteras Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19139621369

Visit website

Café Vie

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+19139010565

Visit website

Holy Land Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19133109911

Visit website

Daily Dose

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 423

Leoti, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+16203752323

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 151.1

Abilene, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 151.1

Abilene, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 271.9

Hays, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 271.9

Hays, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 271.9

Hays, Kansas

1.3 mi from route

Game Show Battle Rooms - Kansas City (Overland Park)

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 9 am–9:30 pm

+19133501819

Visit website

Arcade 11 Bar & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 271.9

Hays, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17856214443

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

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.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 81st Street

Turn right onto West 81st Street

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Metcalf Avenue

Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

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.

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

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

$66.13 one way

$132.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 148 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$72.61	$145.22
premium	$4.89	$81.40	$162.81
diesel	$5.61	$93.39	$186.79

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

$66

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$94–$119

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 148 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: sparse

Hy-Vee Grocery Store - Tesla Supercharger

Overland Park, KS

Tesla

12 DCFC

Tomahawk Ridge

Overland Park, KS

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Blink Network: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	126.9	1	$44.41	$20.30
Efficient EV	105.8	1	$37.01	$16.92
EV Truck/SUV	169.2	2	$59.22	$27.07

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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Overland Park, KS

Evening in Overland Park on Sunday

Local time

6:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Leoti, KS

Evening in Leoti on Sunday

Local time

6:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°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

12 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

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 72.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

423 mi in 7h 24m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 198.7 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 81st Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 423 miles you will encounter 14 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 (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 Leoti, KS, road signs point toward Salina, Oakley and Sharon Springs.

Salina

59.9 mi in | ~1h 6m | via I 70

Oakley

351.1 mi in | ~6h | via US 40

Sharon Springs

351.1 mi in | ~6h | via US 40

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 24m. Total distance: 423 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 198.7 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.

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 Leoti, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 Leoti, KS before the return drive.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Overland Park, KS to Leoti, KS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Fortanel Bakery

Fortanel Bakery

The Feedlot

Brothers Cafe & Cantina

Café Provence

Caffetteria Modern Cafe

Fronteras Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

Café Vie

Holy Land Cafe

Daily Dose

IONNA Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Rest Area

Rest Area

Rest Area

Pilot Travel Center

Sapp Brothers Travel Center

Paxico Rest Area

TA

Pilot - Kansas City

Topeka Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Rest Area

Rest Area

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Rest Area

Service Plaza

Rest Area

Rest Area

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Rest Area

Rest Area

Plaza of the Flint Hills

QuikTrip

Topeka Fleet Garage

Petro Stopping Centers

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Rest Area

Service Plaza

Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Game Show Battle Rooms - Kansas City (Overland Park)

Arcade 11 Bar & Restaurant

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Overland Park, KS

Leoti, KS

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 24m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?