How far is De Soto, KS from Leawood, KS?
The driving distance from De Soto, KS to Leawood, KS is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between De Soto and Leawood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Soto and Leawood.
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Start on West 82nd Street
987 ft · 45 sec · West 82nd Street
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Turn right onto East Wyandotte Street
145 m · 19 sec · East Wyandotte Street
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Turn left onto West 83rd Street
1552 ft · 1 min · West 83rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lexington Avenue
125 m · 8 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Continue on West 83rd Street
732 ft · 19 sec · West 83rd Street
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Turn right onto Kill Creek Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Kill Creek Road
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Take the ramp left toward KS 10 East: Lenexa
989 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 435 East
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road
1669 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road
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Turn left onto West 95th Street
2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street
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Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 90th Street
718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between De Soto and Leawood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
KS 10 East
Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving De Soto and Sunny near Leawood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from De Soto to Leawood?
The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lenexa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from De Soto and 12.1 miles from Leawood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around De Soto and Sunny near Leawood.
Stop Ideas Near Lenexa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shawnee Town
Spring Hill City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lenexa.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Soto and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 18.91 mi (30.43 km).
#1 De Soto
City in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 6,648 |
| Coordinates | 38.9791700, -94.9685800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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