How far is Leawood, KS from Hugoton, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Hugoton, KS is about 417.7 miles (672.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 386.4 miles (621.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
417.67 mi
08h 04m
Flight
386.45 mi
621.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
386.45 mi
Kilometers
621.93 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
417.67 mi
Kilometers
672.18 km
Drive Time
08h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hugoton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:27 PM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Sat, Apr 18, 3:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-17T11:23
Arrive Hugoton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:04 PM to 3:34 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leawood
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
South Hutchinson
KS

City in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America

From Leawood
208.5 mi
04h 02m
To Hugoton
209.2 mi
04h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 26 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    95.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton

    1268 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    132 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton

    60 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson

    39.9 mi · 47 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    39.7 mi · 45 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    833 ft · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    85.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    151 m · 19 sec · West 7th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    59 m · 9 sec · South Jackson Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50
191 mi · 46%
I 35 South
95.1 mi · 23%
US 50 West
25.4 mi · 6%
State Line Road
8.3 mi · 2%
I 135 South
3.24 mi · 1%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 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

95.1 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
386.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hutchinson
04h 02m from Leawood
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leawood and Sunny near Hugoton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 417.7 miles (672.2 km) and usually takes 08h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Hutchinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.5 miles from Leawood and 209.2 miles from Hugoton.

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

The direct path is about 386.4 miles (621.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.58 one way or $111.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leawood and Sunny near Hugoton.

Stop Ideas Near South Hutchinson

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

3 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

52 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Hugoton. Straight-line distance: 386.45 mi (621.93 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

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

#2 Hugoton

City in Stevens County, Kansas, United States

Population3,678
Coordinates37.1753000, -101.3496000
Altitude948
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Hugoton (-101.3496, 37.1753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 672 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.74 gal
55.79 L · about $55.58
Round trip
$111.17
29.48 gal · 111.58 L
Estimated CO2
131 kg one way
Round trip: 262 kg / 578 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $55.58 $111.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.69 $125.38
Premium $4.65 $68.60 $137.20
Diesel $5.30 $78.18 $156.36

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Hugoton. The current time is 11:23:34.

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.