How far is Altamont, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Altamont, KS to Leawood, KS is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.47 mi
02h 41m
Flight
128.19 mi
206.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.19 mi
Kilometers
206.3 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.47 mi
Kilometers
258.25 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Mon, May 4, 8:16 PM CDT
Return by in Altamont
Mon, May 4, 10:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altamont
2026-05-04T17:35
Arrive Leawood
Mon, May 4, 8:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altamont
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fort Scott
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Altamont
80.6 mi
01h 20m
To Leawood
79.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altamont and Leawood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altamont and Leawood.

  1. 1

    Start on Huston Avenue

    980 ft · 45 sec · Huston Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 4th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 14000 Road

    3199 ft · 54 sec · 14000 Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ottawa Road

    97 m · 5 sec · Ottawa Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Ottawa Road

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Ottawa Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on 24000 Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 24000 Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 24000 Road

    26.2 mi · 31 min · 24000 Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Parkview Drive

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Parkview Drive

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    44.7 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Blue Valley Parkway

    3102 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Blue Valley Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Blue Valley Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Metcalf Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 435 East, US 50 East

    1651 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altamont and Leawood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkview Drive
102 mi · 64%
24000 Road
29 mi · 18%
Ottawa Road
10.3 mi · 6%
I 435 East
2.94 mi · 2%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Parkview Drive

Turn left onto Parkview Drive

57.5 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
128.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Scott
01h 20m from Altamont
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Altamont and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altamont to Leawood?

The road trip is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Altamont and 79.8 miles from Leawood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Altamont and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altamont and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 128.19 mi (206.3 km).

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#1 Altamont

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,016
Coordinates37.1903400, -95.2971900
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Huston Avenue (-95.297161, 37.19034)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.43 L · about $21.34
Round trip
$42.69
11.32 gal · 42.86 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.34 $42.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.07 $48.14
Premium $4.65 $26.34 $52.68
Diesel $5.30 $30.02 $60.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Altamont and Leawood. The current time is 17:35:08.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.