How far is Leawood, KS from Altamont, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Altamont, KS is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.08 mi
03h 13m
Flight
128.19 mi
206.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.19 mi
Kilometers
206.3 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.08 mi
Kilometers
259.23 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altamont
Fri, Apr 17, 4:09 PM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Fri, Apr 17, 7:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-17T12:56
Arrive Altamont
Fri, Apr 17, 4:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leawood
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fort Scott
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Leawood
80.6 mi
01h 36m
To Altamont
80.5 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
79°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 90th Street

    718 ft · 34 sec · West 90th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2069 ft · 54 sec · West 95th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Line Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1305 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Metcalf Avenue

    1397 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Metcalf Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Blue Valley Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Blue Valley Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on US 69 South: Fort Scott

    843 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward US 69 South: Fort Scott

    1132 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2346 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    102.1 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · West Atkinson Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    26.3 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Continue on 24000 Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 24000 Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 16th Street

    10.3 mi · 15 min · South 16th Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 14000 Road

    16 m · 1 sec · 14000 Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto 14000 Road

    3222 ft · 54 sec · 14000 Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Huston Avenue

    980 ft · 43 sec · Huston Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Huston Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 South
103 mi · 64%
South 16th Street
10.3 mi · 6%
West Atkinson Road
7.61 mi · 5%
State Line Road
4.35 mi · 3%
24000 Road
2.77 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 69 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
128.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Scott
01h 36m from Leawood
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leawood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Altamont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Altamont?

The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Leawood and 80.5 miles from Altamont.

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

The direct path is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.42 one way or $42.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leawood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Altamont.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Altamont. Straight-line distance: 128.19 mi (206.3 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
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#2 Altamont

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,016
Coordinates37.1903400, -95.2971900
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Altamont (-95.29719, 37.19034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.52 L · about $21.42
Round trip
$42.84
11.36 gal · 43.04 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.42 $42.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.16 $48.31
Premium $4.65 $26.43 $52.87
Diesel $5.30 $30.13 $60.25

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Altamont. The current time is 12:56:53.

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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.