How far is Leawood, KS from Johnson, KS?
The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Johnson, KS is about 430.2 miles (692.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 398.7 miles (641.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leawood and Johnson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Johnson.
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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
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
2403 ft · 59 sec
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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
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton
1268 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
132 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
814 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
42.8 mi · 51 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton
60 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson
39.9 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
39.7 mi · 45 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
54 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
833 ft · 11 sec
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Turn straight
32.4 mi · 39 min
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Turn right
16.6 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
48.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Grant Avenue
60 m · 7 sec · West Grant Avenue
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Turn right
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leawood and Johnson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood and Mostly Sunny near Johnson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Johnson?
The road trip is about 430.2 miles (692.4 km) and usually takes 08h 31m 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 214.7 miles from Leawood and 215.5 miles from Johnson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 398.7 miles (641.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 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 $57.24 one way or $114.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leawood and Mostly Sunny near Johnson.
Stop Ideas Near South Hutchinson
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 South Hutchinson.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 398.72 mi (641.68 km).
#1 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnson
This Great Plains community is the county seat of Stanton County, Kansas.
| Population | 1,321 |
| Coordinates | 37.5705700, -101.7510000 |
| Altitude | 1017 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson (-101.751, 37.57057)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 692 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 22m |
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 | $57.24 | $114.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $64.56 | $129.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $70.65 | $141.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $80.51 | $161.03 |
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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