How far is Ellsworth, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Ellsworth, KS to Leawood, KS is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195 miles (313.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.21 mi
03h 16m
Flight
194.99 mi
313.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.99 mi
Kilometers
313.81 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.21 mi
Kilometers
346.34 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Sat, May 23, 9:26 AM CDT
Return by in Ellsworth
Sat, May 23, 12:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellsworth
2026-05-23T06:09
Arrive Leawood
Sat, May 23, 9:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ellsworth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wabaunsee
KS

Township in Wabaunsee County, Kansas

From Ellsworth
107.5 mi
01h 38m
To Leawood
107.7 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NNE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lincoln Avenue

    2 m · 2 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    117 m · 21 sec · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Douglas Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Douglas Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    2721 ft · 1 min · 15th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

    2307 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    36.5 mi · 40 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 435 East

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 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 Ellsworth 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 42%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.5 mi · 23%
South Lawrence Trafficway
36.5 mi · 17%
Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 7%
I 435 East
8.51 mi · 4%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

74.7 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
195 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wabaunsee
01h 38m from Ellsworth
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ellsworth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Leawood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wabaunsee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.5 miles from Ellsworth and 107.7 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 195 miles (313.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.62 one way or $57.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ellsworth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Wabaunsee

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

60 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

98 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellsworth and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 194.99 mi (313.81 km).

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#1 Ellsworth

City in Kansas

Population2,935
Coordinates38.7305600, -98.2281100
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-98.228109, 38.730534)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.59 gal
28.75 L · about $28.62
Round trip
$57.24
15.18 gal · 57.5 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 134.9 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.62 $57.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.28 $64.56
Premium $4.65 $35.32 $70.65
Diesel $5.30 $40.26 $80.51

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellsworth and Leawood. The current time is 06:09:34.

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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.