How far is Douglass, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Douglass, KS to Leawood, KS is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164 miles (263.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
187.46 mi
02h 56m
Flight
164.01 mi
263.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.01 mi
Kilometers
263.95 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.46 mi
Kilometers
301.69 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM CDT
Return by in Douglass
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglass
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglass
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
Neosho Rapids
KS

City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Douglass
95.3 mi
01h 28m
To Leawood
92.2 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 1st Street

    2640 ft · 56 sec · East 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 7th Avenue

    1055 ft · 34 sec · West 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    14.2 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1320 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    50.9 mi · 51 min · Kansas Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  10. 10

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

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Douglass 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
146 mi · 78%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
21.8 mi · 12%
I 435 East
7.48 mi · 4%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 1%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi
East 1st Street
0.5 mi
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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
164 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neosho Rapids
01h 28m from Douglass
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Douglass and 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 Douglass to Leawood?

The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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 95.3 miles from Douglass and 92.2 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 164 miles (263.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Douglass and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Douglass and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 164.01 mi (263.95 km).

Douglass

#1 Douglass

City in Butler County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,646
Coordinates37.5194600, -97.0128100
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: East 1st Street (-97.012811, 37.519638)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.04 L · about $24.93
Round trip
$49.85
13.22 gal · 50.08 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.93 $49.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.11 $56.22
Premium $4.65 $30.76 $61.53
Diesel $5.30 $35.06 $70.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Douglass and Leawood. The current time is 03:19:52.

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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.