How far is Leawood, KS from Garden Plain, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Garden Plain, KS is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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
209.09 mi
03h 47m
Flight
189.23 mi
304.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.23 mi
Kilometers
304.54 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.09 mi
Kilometers
336.49 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garden Plain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 PM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-23T09:29
Arrive Garden Plain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:24 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
Emporia
KS

County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Leawood
104.5 mi
01h 53m
To Garden Plain
104.6 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Garden Plain.

  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

    170.6 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400

    2804 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    26.5 mi · 33 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Garden Plain

    1550 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 295th Street West

    3025 ft · 1 min · South 295th Street West

  13. 13

    Continue on Section Line Road

    1656 ft · 48 sec · Section Line Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Avenue B

    1249 ft · 1 min · West Avenue B

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    36 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
171 mi · 82%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
26.8 mi · 13%
State Line Road
8.3 mi · 4%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi
South 295th Street West
0.57 mi
US 54
0.53 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

171 mi · 02h 55m

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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
189.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
01h 53m from Leawood
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden Plain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Garden Plain?

The road trip is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Leawood and 104.6 miles from Garden Plain.

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

The direct path is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Emporia

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

85 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

104 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Garden Plain. Straight-line distance: 189.23 mi (304.54 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Garden Plain

#2 Garden Plain

Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas

Population1,053
Coordinates37.6583500, -97.6836600
Altitude443
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Garden Plain (-97.68366, 37.65835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.93 L · about $27.83
Round trip
$55.66
14.76 gal · 55.86 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.83 $55.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.39 $62.77
Premium $4.65 $34.35 $68.69
Diesel $5.30 $39.14 $78.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Garden Plain. The current time is 09:29:08.

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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.