How far is La Cygne, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from La Cygne, KS to Leawood, KS is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
54.52 mi
00h 55m
Flight
43.32 mi
69.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.32 mi
Kilometers
69.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.52 mi
Kilometers
87.74 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Tue, Apr 28, 9:16 PM CDT
Return by in La Cygne
Tue, Apr 28, 10:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Cygne
2026-04-28T20:20
Arrive Leawood
Tue, Apr 28, 9:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Cygne
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
Louisburg
KS

County seat in North Carolina

From La Cygne
25.8 mi
00h 27m
To Leawood
28.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Cygne and Leawood.

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    1716 ft · 52 sec · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · East Market Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward Blue Valley Parkway

    3102 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Blue Valley Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Blue Valley Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Metcalf Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue

  8. 8

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

    1651 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Cygne 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Market Street
42.8 mi · 79%
I 435 East
2.94 mi · 5%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 3%
Blue Valley Parkway
1.43 mi · 3%
Metcalf Avenue
1.09 mi · 2%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Market Street

Merge slight left

38.1 mi · 00h 39m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisburg
00h 27m from La Cygne
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Cygne and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Leawood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Cygne to Leawood?

The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Louisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from La Cygne and 28.6 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Cygne and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Louisburg

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

42 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

56 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

62 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Cygne and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 43.32 mi (69.71 km).

La Cygne

#1 La Cygne

City in Linn County, Kansas

Population1,108
Coordinates38.3500200, -94.7613500
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: North 4th Street (-94.761204, 38.350019)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.48
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.24 $14.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $4.65 $8.94 $17.87
Diesel $5.30 $10.18 $20.37

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between La Cygne and Leawood. The current time is 20:20:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.