How far is Bellaire, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Bellaire, KS to Leawood, KS is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.9 miles (267 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.21 mi
02h 50m
Flight
165.92 mi
267.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.92 mi
Kilometers
267.03 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.21 mi
Kilometers
298.07 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Mon, Apr 13, 11:38 AM CDT
Return by in Bellaire
Mon, Apr 13, 2:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellaire
2026-04-13T08:48
Arrive Leawood
Mon, Apr 13, 11:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellaire
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Neosho Rapids
KS

City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Bellaire
92.5 mi
01h 25m
To Leawood
92.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clarendon Street

    94 m · 16 sec · Clarendon Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Janesville Street

    101 m · 20 sec · Janesville Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Danbury Street

    919 ft · 46 sec · Danbury Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Woodlawn Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Woodlawn Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East 61st Street North

    5.8 mi · 6 min · East 61st Street North

  7. 7

    Continue on Southwest 20th Street

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Southwest 20th Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    81 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Boyer Road

    79 m · 7 sec · Boyer Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit left

    799 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    824 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    56 mi · 56 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  14. 14

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

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
151 mi · 82%
Southwest 20th Street
14.3 mi · 8%
I 435 East
7.48 mi · 4%
East 61st Street North
5.77 mi · 3%
North Woodlawn Street
2.44 mi · 1%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right

95.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
165.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neosho Rapids
01h 25m from Bellaire
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bellaire and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Leawood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Neosho Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Bellaire and 92.7 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 165.9 miles (267 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.66 one way or $49.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Neosho Rapids

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Neosho Rapids, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Neosho Rapids.

RAIL

Topeka

81 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

94 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellaire and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 165.92 mi (267.03 km).

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#1 Bellaire

Bellaire is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7625100, -97.2669900
Altitude425
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarendon Street (-97.266711, 37.76225)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.74 L · about $24.66
Round trip
$49.32
13.08 gal · 49.48 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.66 $49.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.81 $55.63
Premium $4.65 $30.44 $60.87
Diesel $5.30 $34.69 $69.38

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 · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellaire and Leawood. The current time is 08:48:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.