How far is Herington, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Herington, KS to Leawood, KS is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
149.02 mi
02h 28m
Flight
126.85 mi
204.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.85 mi
Kilometers
204.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.02 mi
Kilometers
239.82 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Return by in Herington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Herington
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Herington
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
Auburn
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Herington
74.4 mi
01h 14m
To Leawood
74.6 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North A Street

    36 m · 7 sec · North A Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1199 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North E Street

    1501 ft · 1 min · North E Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Trapp Street

    41.7 mi · 53 min · East Trapp Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West 8th Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · West 8th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    50 mi · 50 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    2307 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    36.5 mi · 40 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 435 East

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Herington and Leawood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
50 mi · 34%
East Trapp Street
41.7 mi · 28%
South Lawrence Trafficway
36.5 mi · 24%
I 435 East
8.51 mi · 6%
West 8th Street
8.36 mi · 6%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

50 mi · 00h 50m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
126.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
01h 14m from Herington
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Herington 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 Herington to Leawood?

The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Herington and 74.6 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Herington and Mostly Sunny near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

21 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

51 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

108 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Herington and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 126.85 mi (204.14 km).

Herington

#1 Herington

City in Kansas, United States of America

Population2,240
Coordinates38.6711200, -96.9425100
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: North A Street (-96.942456, 38.67112)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.91 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.67
10.52 gal · 39.82 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.84 $39.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.37 $44.74
Premium $4.65 $24.48 $48.96
Diesel $5.30 $27.90 $55.80

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 Herington and Leawood. The current time is 22:33:44.

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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.