How far is Leawood, KS from Gardner, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Gardner, KS is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.44 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.86 mi
31.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.86 mi
Kilometers
31.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.44 mi
Kilometers
39.34 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gardner
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-23T00:10
Arrive Gardner
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Leawood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lenexa
KS

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

From Leawood
12.2 mi
00h 18m
To Gardner
12.2 mi
00h 18m

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
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 56 West: Gardner

    2302 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 56 West: Gardner, New Century Air Center, 175th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    19 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
11.7 mi · 48%
State Line Road
8.3 mi · 34%
US 56 West
2.77 mi · 11%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi · 3%
I 35
0.46 mi · 2%
West 95th Street
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

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

11.7 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenexa
00h 18m from Leawood
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lenexa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Leawood and 12.2 miles from Gardner.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 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 Gardner.

Stop Ideas Near Lenexa

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lenexa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shawnee Town
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Shawnee Town

Shawnee , KS
11501 W 57th St, Shawnee, KS 66203
Rating 4.6/5 112 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
City of Lenexa - City Hall
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

City of Lenexa - City Hall

Lenexa , KS
17101 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office
Country Club Plaza
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Country Club Plaza

Kansas City , MO
4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112, United States
Rating 4.5/5 9,627 reviews Shopping mall
Overland Park City Hall
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Overland Park City Hall

Overland Park , KS
Overland Park, KS 66212
Rating 4.2/5 62 reviews Park,City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lenexa.

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

30 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

31 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

43 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Gardner. Straight-line distance: 19.86 mi (31.96 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

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

#2 Gardner

City in Kansas, United States

Population2,941
Coordinates38.8108400, -94.9271900
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Gardner (-94.92719, 38.81084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.24
Round trip
$6.49
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.24 $6.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.66 $7.32
Premium $4.65 $4.00 $8.00
Diesel $5.30 $4.56 $9.12

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 Gardner. The current time is 00:10:51.

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.