How far is Kechi, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Kechi, KS to Leawood, KS is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
183.83 mi
02h 41m
Flight
165.34 mi
266.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.34 mi
Kilometers
266.09 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.83 mi
Kilometers
295.84 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM CDT
Return by in Kechi
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kechi
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Leawood
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kechi
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
Neosho Rapids
KS

City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Kechi
91.8 mi
01h 20m
To Leawood
92 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 22 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 Kechi and Leawood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 61st Street North

    2677 ft · 53 sec · East 61st Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on Kechi Road

    2362 ft · 50 sec · Kechi Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Woodlawn Street

    929 ft · 25 sec · North Woodlawn Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East 61st Street North

    5.8 mi · 6 min · East 61st Street North

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest 20th Street

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Southwest 20th Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    81 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Boyer Road

    79 m · 7 sec · Boyer Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    799 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    824 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    56 mi · 56 min · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  13. 13

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

    7.5 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 Kechi 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
151 mi · 82%
Southwest 20th Street
14.3 mi · 8%
I 435 East
7.48 mi · 4%
East 61st Street North
6.28 mi · 3%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 1%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right

95.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
165.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neosho Rapids
01h 20m from Kechi
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kechi 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 Kechi to Leawood?

The road trip is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Neosho Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Kechi and 92 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.47 one way or $48.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Neosho Rapids

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

81 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

94 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kechi and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 165.34 mi (266.09 km).

Kechi

#1 Kechi

City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,109
Coordinates37.7958500, -97.2794900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: East 61st Street North (-97.27949, 37.795866)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.55 L · about $24.47
Round trip
$48.95
12.98 gal · 49.1 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.47 $48.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.60 $55.20
Premium $4.65 $30.20 $60.41
Diesel $5.30 $34.42 $68.85

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 Kechi and Leawood. The current time is 19:38:55.

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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.