How far is Holton, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Holton, KS to Leawood, KS is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
99.51 mi
01h 39m
Flight
69.12 mi
111.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.12 mi
Kilometers
111.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.51 mi
Kilometers
160.15 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM CDT
Return by in Holton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holton
2026-04-22T21:32
Arrive Leawood
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holton
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
Kanwaka
KS

Township in Douglas County, Kansas

From Holton
49.7 mi
00h 49m
To Leawood
49.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Holton and Leawood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New York Avenue

    675 ft · 34 sec · New York Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Arizona Avenue

    27.7 mi · 30 min · Arizona Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, US 40 East, KS 4 East: Kansas City, Gage Boulevard

    1621 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I-70 East, Kansas City

    1046 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    2307 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    36.5 mi · 40 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 435 East

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lawrence Trafficway
36.5 mi · 37%
Arizona Avenue
27.7 mi · 28%
Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 14%
I 435 East
8.51 mi · 9%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8.07 mi · 8%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Lawrence Trafficway

Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

36.5 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
69.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanwaka
00h 49m from Holton
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Holton 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 Holton to Leawood?

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Kanwaka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Holton and 49.8 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kanwaka

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

12 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

27 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

82 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holton and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 69.12 mi (111.24 km).

Holton

#1 Holton

City in Jackson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population3,204
Coordinates39.4652700, -95.7363700
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: New York Avenue (-95.736213, 39.465272)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.29 L · about $13.24
Round trip
$26.47
7.02 gal · 26.58 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.24 $26.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.93 $29.86
Premium $4.65 $16.34 $32.67
Diesel $5.30 $18.62 $37.23

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 Holton and Leawood. The current time is 21:32:25.

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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.