How far is Fredonia, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Fredonia, KS to Leawood, KS is about 147 miles (236.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
146.98 mi
02h 26m
Flight
118.78 mi
191.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.78 mi
Kilometers
191.15 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.98 mi
Kilometers
236.54 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Sun, May 31, 3:45 PM CDT
Return by in Fredonia
Sun, May 31, 6:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fredonia
2026-05-31T13:19
Arrive Leawood
Sun, May 31, 3:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fredonia
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
Garnett
KS

City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America

From Fredonia
74 mi
01h 13m
To Leawood
72.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Street

    1385 ft · 43 sec · North 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    55 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    8 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US 169 North

    1042 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    18.7 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    68 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

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

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

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

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fredonia 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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 North
47.9 mi · 33%
I 35 North
39.2 mi · 27%
Washington Street
14.6 mi · 10%
I 435 East
7.48 mi · 5%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 1%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Continue straight

29.6 mi · 00h 32m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garnett
01h 13m from Fredonia
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fredonia 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 Fredonia to Leawood?

The road trip is about 147 miles (236.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Garnett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Fredonia and 72.9 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fredonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Garnett

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

77 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

93 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lee's Summit

103 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

106 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fredonia and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 118.78 mi (191.15 km).

Fredonia

#1 Fredonia

Town in the U.

Population2,182
Coordinates37.5339400, -95.8266500
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: North 7th Street (-95.826455, 37.533939)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.63 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.14
10.38 gal · 39.26 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.57 $39.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.07 $44.15
Premium $4.65 $24.15 $48.31
Diesel $5.30 $27.53 $55.06

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fredonia and Leawood. The current time is 13:19:20.

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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.