How far is Leawood, KS from Frontenac, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Frontenac, KS is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.7 mi
02h 06m
Flight
104.48 mi
168.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.48 mi
Kilometers
168.14 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.7 mi
Kilometers
178.15 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frontenac
Tue, May 12, 10:56 PM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Wed, May 13, 1:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-05-12T20:50
Arrive Frontenac
Tue, May 12, 10:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Pleasanton
KS

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

From Leawood
55.4 mi
01h 03m
To Frontenac
55.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Metcalf Avenue

    1397 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Metcalf Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Blue Valley Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Blue Valley Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on US 69 South: Fort Scott

    843 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward US 69 South: Fort Scott

    1132 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2346 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    101.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West McKay Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West McKay Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Crawford Street

    65 m · 9 sec · North Crawford Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Crawford Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 South
102 mi · 92%
State Line Road
4.35 mi · 4%
Metcalf Avenue
1.54 mi · 1%
West McKay Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Blue Valley Parkway
0.7 mi · 1%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 69 South

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 49m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasanton
01h 03m from Leawood
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood and Sunny near Frontenac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Leawood and 55.2 miles from Frontenac.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leawood and Sunny near Frontenac.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

87 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

99 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

102 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

104 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Frontenac. Straight-line distance: 104.48 mi (168.14 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

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

#2 Frontenac

City in Kansas, United States

Population3,392
Coordinates37.4556000, -94.6891300
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Frontenac (-94.68913, 37.4556)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.79 L · about $14.74
Round trip
$29.49
7.82 gal · 29.58 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.74 $29.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.63 $33.26
Premium $4.65 $18.20 $36.39
Diesel $5.30 $20.74 $41.48

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 Frontenac. The current time is 20:50:00.

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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.