How far is Bolton, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Bolton, KS to Leawood, KS is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
175.48 mi
02h 57m
Flight
140.78 mi
226.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.78 mi
Kilometers
226.56 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.48 mi
Kilometers
282.41 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Sat, May 30, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Bolton
Sat, May 30, 4:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolton
2026-05-29T22:44
Arrive Leawood
Sat, May 30, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolton
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
Welda
KS

Township in Anderson County, Kansas

From Bolton
83 mi
01h 28m
To Leawood
92.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    10 mi · 16 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1136 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    32.9 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    18.7 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    68 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Lawrence, Kansas City

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

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

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolton 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
85.6 mi · 49%
I 35 North
39.2 mi · 22%
I 435 East
7.48 mi · 4%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 1%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi
West 95th Street
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

32.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
140.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Welda
01h 28m from Bolton
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leawood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Welda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Bolton and 92.5 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bolton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Welda

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Welda, 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 Welda.

RAIL

Lawrence

89 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

103 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lee's Summit

115 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolton and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 140.78 mi (226.56 km).

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#1 Bolton

City in United States of America

Population1,634
Coordinates37.1567400, -95.8055400
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: (-95.805714, 37.15662)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.44 L · about $23.34
Round trip
$46.68
12.38 gal · 46.88 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.34 $46.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.33 $52.65
Premium $4.65 $28.81 $57.62
Diesel $5.30 $32.83 $65.66

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolton and Leawood. The current time is 22:44:35.

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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.