How far is Leawood, KS from Eureka, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Eureka, KS is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
147.31 mi
02h 50m
Flight
120.14 mi
193.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.14 mi
Kilometers
193.35 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.31 mi
Kilometers
237.07 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eureka
Sat, May 30, 6:28 AM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Sat, May 30, 9:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-05-30T03:38
Arrive Eureka
Sat, May 30, 6:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Melvern
KS

Township in Osage County, Kansas

From Leawood
73.6 mi
01h 25m
To Eureka
73.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75, Lynden, Burlington

    1315 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    38.2 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Mary Street

    1282 ft · 17 sec · West Mary Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 80th Road

    31.2 mi · 35 min · 80th Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    2210 ft · 2 min · South Maple Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
67.1 mi · 46%
80th Road
31.2 mi · 21%
State Line Road
8.3 mi · 6%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi
I 35
0.46 mi
South Maple Street
0.42 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

67.1 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
120.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melvern
01h 25m from Leawood
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eureka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Melvern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Leawood and 73.7 miles from Eureka.

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

The direct path is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leawood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eureka.

Stop Ideas Near Melvern

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

61 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

63 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

118 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Eureka. Straight-line distance: 120.14 mi (193.35 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

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

#2 Eureka

City in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States

Population2,301
Coordinates37.8239200, -96.2891700
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Eureka (-96.28917, 37.82392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.68 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.22
10.4 gal · 39.36 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.61 $39.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.12 $44.23
Premium $4.65 $24.20 $48.40
Diesel $5.30 $27.58 $55.16

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Eureka. The current time is 03:38:27.

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.