How far is Kansas City, KS from Leoti, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Leoti, KS is about 418.8 miles (674 km), with a travel time of about 07h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 365.1 miles (587.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Unincorporated community in Ellsworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Leoti.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Leoti.
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Start on the route
45 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
86 m · 14 sec · Armstrong Avenue
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Turn right onto North 7th Street Trafficway
1.3 mi · 3 min · North 7th Street Trafficway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka
54.3 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
198.7 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West, Oakley, Sharon Springs
1045 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto County Road 440
44.8 mi · 51 min · County Road 440
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
24.5 mi · 30 min · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
612 ft · 10 sec · South 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Leoti.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
199 mi · 03h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Kansas City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leoti.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Leoti?
The road trip is about 418.8 miles (674 km) and usually takes 07h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Black Wolf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209 miles from Kansas City and 209.8 miles from Leoti.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 365.1 miles (587.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.74 one way or $111.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kansas City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leoti.
Stop Ideas Near Black Wolf
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Black Wolf.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Leoti. Straight-line distance: 365.03 mi (587.46 km).
#1 Kansas City
The second most populous city in Kansas.
| Population | 152,960 |
| Coordinates | 39.1141700, -94.6274600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leoti
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,420 |
| Coordinates | 38.4797400, -101.3587700 |
| Altitude | 1006 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leoti (-101.35877, 38.47974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 674 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 13m |
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 | $55.74 | $111.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.86 | $125.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $68.79 | $137.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $78.39 | $156.79 |
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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