How far is Leawood, KS from Dover, KS?
The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Dover, KS is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Douglas County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leawood and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Dover.
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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
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
2106 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
36.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit right
2384 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
13.4 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
6.7 mi · 7 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 West, US 75: Topeka, Salina
999 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairlawn Road, 29th Street
1354 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
134 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest 29th Street
2 mi · 4 min · Southwest 29th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest 29th Street
37 m · 2 sec · Southwest 29th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 29th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest 29th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest 29th Street
41 m · 3 sec · Southwest 29th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 29th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 29th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest 29th Street
58 m · 4 sec · Southwest 29th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 29th Street
1456 ft · 29 sec · Southwest 29th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Auburn Road
2555 ft · 56 sec · Southwest Auburn Road
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Douglas Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leawood and Dover.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
KS 10 West
Continue straight
36.7 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Leawood and Sunny near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Dover?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Kanwaka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Leawood and 43.1 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leawood and Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Kanwaka
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 Kanwaka.
Lawrence
Topeka
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Dover. Straight-line distance: 70.94 mi (114.17 km).
#1 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dover
Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 38.9647200, -95.9374900 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dover (-95.93749, 38.96472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.12 | $32.25 |
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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