How far is Leawood, KS from Galena, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Galena, KS is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
140.32 mi
02h 44m
Flight
130.64 mi
210.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.64 mi
Kilometers
210.25 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.32 mi
Kilometers
225.82 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Galena
Sat, Apr 11, 7:34 PM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Sat, Apr 11, 10:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-11T16:50
Arrive Galena
Sat, Apr 11, 7:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Fulton
KS

City in Kansas

From Leawood
70.3 mi
01h 22m
To Galena
70 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    102.1 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road

    18.7 mi · 24 min · West Atkinson Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southeast 70th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast 70th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Short Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Short Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    47 m · 12 sec · West 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 South
103 mi · 73%
West Atkinson Road
25.1 mi · 18%
State Line Road
4.35 mi · 3%
Metcalf Avenue
1.54 mi · 1%
Southeast 70th Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Blue Valley Parkway
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

US 69 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
130.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fulton
01h 22m from Leawood
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Leawood and 70 miles from Galena.

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

The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fulton

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

105 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

116 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Galena. Straight-line distance: 130.64 mi (210.25 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

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

#2 Galena

City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States

Population2,824
Coordinates37.0759000, -94.6396700
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Galena (-94.63967, 37.0759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.74 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.33
9.9 gal · 37.48 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.67 $37.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.05 $42.10
Premium $4.65 $23.04 $46.07
Diesel $5.30 $26.25 $52.51

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Galena. The current time is 16:50:18.

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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.