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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.17 mi
01h 46m
Flight
70.94 mi
114.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.94 mi
Kilometers
114.17 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.17 mi
Kilometers
138.67 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Wed, May 13, 6:18 PM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Wed, May 13, 8:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-05-13T16:32
Arrive Dover
Wed, May 13, 6:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leawood
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
Kanwaka
KS

Township in Douglas County, Kansas

From Leawood
43 mi
00h 53m
To Dover
43.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

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.

  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 left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 470 West, US 75: Topeka, Salina

    999 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairlawn Road, 29th Street

    1354 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    134 m · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest 29th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Southwest 29th Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest 29th Street

    37 m · 2 sec · Southwest 29th Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 29th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest 29th Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest 29th Street

    41 m · 3 sec · Southwest 29th Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 29th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 29th Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest 29th Street

    58 m · 4 sec · Southwest 29th Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 29th Street

    1456 ft · 29 sec · Southwest 29th Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Auburn Road

    2555 ft · 56 sec · Southwest Auburn Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Turn slight left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
KS 10 West
37.5 mi · 44%
Kansas Turnpike
20.1 mi · 23%
State Line Road
9.82 mi · 11%
Southwest Auburn Road
4.18 mi · 5%
Southwest 29th Street
3.9 mi · 5%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
3.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanwaka
00h 53m from Leawood
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lawrence

12 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

27 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

82 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Dover. Straight-line distance: 70.94 mi (114.17 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

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

Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas

Population1,483
Coordinates38.9647200, -95.9374900
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Dover (-95.93749, 38.96472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $11.46
Round trip
$22.93
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Dover. The current time is 16:32:50.

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.