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Trip from Overland Park, KS to Ozawkie, KS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

67.3 mi

108 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m

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

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Downtown Overland Park, KS, KS

Overland Park, KS

Sam McCool

Downtown Ozawkie, KS, KS

Ozawkie, KS

Tien Nguyen

Trip Overview

This 67.3-mile drive from Overland Park, KS, to Ozawkie, KS, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. It's designed as a single-day adventure, so no overnight stays are necessary. You'll navigate primarily on the Kansas Turnpike, with Ferguson Road and North 1941 Diagonal Road also part of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this route is quite budget-friendly. Both Overland Park and Ozawkie are situated within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout your travels.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kansas Turnpike 30.9 mi 31m
Ferguson Road 11.5 mi 15m
North 1941 Diagonal Road 10.2 mi 13m
Harry Darby Memorial Highway 4.7 mi 5m
Metcalf Avenue 3.8 mi 6m
KS 92 2.4 mi 4m
East 1450 Road 1.1 mi 1m
North 3rd Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Kansas Turnpike — 30.9 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

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 4B Toward I 70 West: Topeka Use the slight left lane.
8

Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40

31 mi · 31 min · Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 204 Toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence
10

Enter roundabout

423 ft · 24 sec
Toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence
11

Continue

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence
12

Continue on KTA Entrance Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · KTA Entrance Road
Toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence
13

Turn right onto US 40; US 59

0.9 mi · 1 min · North 3rd Street
14

Continue on US 24; US 59

1.1 mi · 1 min · East 1450 Road
15

Continue on US 24; US 59

10 mi · 13 min · North 1941 Diagonal Road
16

Turn right onto Ferguson Road

11 mi · 15 min · Ferguson Road
17

Turn left onto KS 92

2.4 mi · 4 min · KS 92
18

Turn right onto Kansa Drive

162 ft · 7 sec · Kansa Drive
19

Continue on Kansas Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Kansas Drive
20

Continue on Kansa Drive

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Kansa Drive
21

Turn right onto Coyote Avenue

344 ft · 19 sec · Coyote Avenue
22

Turn left onto Sioux Drive

187 ft · 8 sec · Sioux Drive
23

Arrive at destination

Sioux Drive

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Reno, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Reno, KS

34 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

Shawnee, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Reno, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Overland Park, 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 40.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
7
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
6
40 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 204 Toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence
7
40.3 mi into trip | ~47m in

Enter roundabout toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.52 one way

$21.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.55 $23.10
premium $4.89 $12.95 $25.90
diesel $5.61 $14.86 $29.72

Estimated Tolls: $1.55

Kansas Turnpike (30.9 mi) $1.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$2

Total

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.2 0 $7.07 $3.23
Efficient EV 16.8 0 $5.89 $2.69
EV Truck/SUV 26.9 0 $9.42 $4.31

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 20, 2026

Origin

Overland Park, KS

Late night in Overland Park on Tuesday

Local time

3:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Sunny

SSE 5 to 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 1:30AM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 12:07AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Destination

Ozawkie, KS

Late night in Ozawkie on Tuesday

Local time

3:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Sunny

S 5 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 1:30AM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 12:07AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

43°F

Reno, KS

34 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

2 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 26m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with approximately 50% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 30.9 miles on the Kansas Turnpike, offering a chance for steady progress. As you transition off the turnpike, the roads will likely become more local in feel, offering a change of pace from the higher-speed highway segments. This blend of road types means you'll experience both efficient travel and more intimate local driving.

50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.9 mi on Kansas Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Metcalf Avenue.

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 67.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 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; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting 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 26m. Total distance: 67.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.9 miles on Kansas Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.55 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.

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 Ozawkie, 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: 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; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Ozawkie, 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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