How far is Leawood, KS from Atwood, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Atwood, KS is about 406.3 miles (653.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 347.9 miles (559.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
406.29 mi
07h 23m
Flight
347.91 mi
559.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
347.91 mi
Kilometers
559.9 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
406.29 mi
Kilometers
653.86 km
Drive Time
07h 23m

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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 07h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atwood
Wed, Jun 3, 2:43 PM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Wed, Jun 3, 10:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-06-03T07:20
Arrive Atwood
Wed, Jun 3, 2:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:23 PM to 2:53 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leawood
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carneiro
KS

Unincorporated community in Ellsworth County, Kansas

From Leawood
202.8 mi
03h 41m
To Atwood
203.5 mi
03h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 10 West: Lawrence

    2106 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    2384 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    13.4 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    220.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 25, Atwood, Leoti

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Range Avenue

    30.5 mi · 55 min · South Range Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Street

    1311 ft · 43 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
221 mi · 54%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 23%
KS 10 West
37.5 mi · 9%
South Range Avenue
30.5 mi · 8%
Kansas Turnpike
14.3 mi · 4%
State Line Road
9.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

221 mi · 03h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.4 mi
347.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carneiro
03h 41m from Leawood
Leave By
9:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Leawood and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 406.3 miles (653.9 km) and usually takes 07h 23m 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?

Carneiro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.8 miles from Leawood and 203.5 miles from Atwood.

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

The direct path is about 347.9 miles (559.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 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 $54.08 one way or $108.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leawood and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atwood.

Stop Ideas Near Carneiro

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

76 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Atwood. Straight-line distance: 347.91 mi (559.9 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Atwood

#2 Atwood

City in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States

Population1,208
Coordinates39.8066700, -101.0421000
Altitude871
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Atwood (-101.0421, 39.80667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 654 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.34 gal
54.27 L · about $54.08
Round trip
$108.15
28.68 gal · 108.54 L
Estimated CO2
127.4 kg one way
Round trip: 254.9 kg / 562 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.08 $108.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.99 $121.98
Premium $4.65 $66.74 $133.48
Diesel $5.30 $76.06 $152.12

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Atwood. The current time is 07:20:08.

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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.