How far is Leawood, KS from Holton, KS?
The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Holton, KS is about 100 miles (160.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Douglas County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leawood and Holton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Holton.
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Start on West 90th Street
718 ft · 34 sec · West 90th Street
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Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 95th Street
2069 ft · 54 sec · West 95th Street
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Turn right onto State Line Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Line Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1305 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
2106 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
36.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit right
2384 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
13.4 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Holton
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge
27.7 mi · 30 min · Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto New York Avenue
675 ft · 30 sec · New York Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leawood and Holton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
KS 10 West
Continue straight
36.7 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Holton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Holton?
The road trip is about 100 miles (160.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Kanwaka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Leawood and 50 miles from Holton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 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 Holton.
Stop Ideas Near Kanwaka
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kanwaka.
Lawrence
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Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Holton. Straight-line distance: 69.12 mi (111.24 km).
#1 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holton
City in Jackson County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 3,204 |
| Coordinates | 39.4652700, -95.7363700 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holton (-95.73637, 39.46527)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.72 | $37.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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