How far is Gardner, KS from Leawood, KS?
The driving distance from Gardner, KS to Leawood, KS is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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.
County seat of Johnson County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardner and Leawood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardner and Leawood.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North, US 50 East, US 56 East: Kansas City
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 East, US 50 East
7.5 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 Gardner 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.
I 35 North
Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North, US 50 East, US 56 East: Kansas City
11.9 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gardner and Mostly Sunny near Leawood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardner to Leawood?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Olathe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Gardner and 12.6 miles from Leawood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gardner and Mostly Sunny near Leawood.
Stop Ideas Near Olathe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shawnee Town
City of Lenexa - City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Overland Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olathe.
Union Station
Lawrence
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardner and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 19.86 mi (31.96 km).
#1 Gardner
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,941 |
| Coordinates | 38.8108400, -94.9271900 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 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 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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