How far is Leawood, KS from Ellinwood, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Ellinwood, KS is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218 miles (350.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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
236.33 mi
04h 27m
Flight
217.98 mi
350.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.98 mi
Kilometers
350.8 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.33 mi
Kilometers
380.33 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellinwood
Sun, May 31, 6:04 AM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Sun, May 31, 10:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-05-31T01:37
Arrive Ellinwood
Sun, May 31, 6:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:06 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
Strong City
KS

Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America

From Leawood
117.9 mi
02h 13m
To Ellinwood
118.4 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines

    2403 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

    95.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton

    1268 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    132 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion

    856 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    734 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    27 m · 4 sec · East 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
95.1 mi · 40%
KS 150 West
89.4 mi · 38%
US 50
25.1 mi · 11%
State Line Road
8.3 mi · 4%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi
I 35
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

95.1 mi · 01h 39m

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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
218 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strong City
02h 13m from Leawood
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood and Sunny near Ellinwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Strong City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Leawood and 118.4 miles from Ellinwood.

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

The direct path is about 218 miles (350.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.45 one way or $62.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leawood and Sunny near Ellinwood.

Stop Ideas Near Strong City

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

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

RAIL

Newton

81 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Topeka

105 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Ellinwood. Straight-line distance: 217.98 mi (350.8 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

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

#2 Ellinwood

City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,932
Coordinates38.3555700, -98.5809100
Altitude546
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Ellinwood (-98.58091, 38.35557)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.57 L · about $31.45
Round trip
$62.90
16.68 gal · 63.14 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.45 $62.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.47 $70.94
Premium $4.65 $38.81 $77.63
Diesel $5.30 $44.24 $88.47

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Ellinwood. The current time is 01:37:31.

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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.