How far is Leawood, KS from Caney, KS?
The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Caney, KS is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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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 03h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leawood and Caney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Caney.
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Start on West 90th Street
718 ft · 34 sec · West 90th Street
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Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 95th Street
2069 ft · 54 sec · West 95th Street
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Turn right onto State Line Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Line Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1305 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
2403 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
39.4 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett
1547 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto South Princeton Street
12.4 mi · 14 min · South Princeton Street
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Continue on North State Street
150 m · 6 sec · North State Street
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Continue on South State Road
9.9 mi · 11 min · South State Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Turn slight right
1081 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
9.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
19.8 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto East 4th Avenue
1987 ft · 58 sec · East 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leawood and Caney.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South State Road
Continue straight
70.5 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Caney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Caney?
The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Leawood and 90.2 miles from Caney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153 miles (246.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leawood and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Caney.
Stop Ideas Near Colony
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 Colony.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Caney. Straight-line distance: 152.98 mi (246.19 km).
#1 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Caney
City in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,948 |
| Coordinates | 37.0114600, -95.9352600 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caney (-95.93526, 37.01146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.98 | $47.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.73 | $67.47 |
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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