How far is Leawood, KS from Lakin, KS?
The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Lakin, KS is about 403.3 miles (649.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 366 miles (589 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 39m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Ellsworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leawood and Lakin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Lakin.
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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
91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
931 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
47.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
118.4 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Turn right onto East Mary Street
2113 ft · 58 sec · East Mary Street
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Take the ramp right
2222 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight
19.5 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2070 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leawood and Lakin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
118 mi · 02h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Leawood and Sunny near Lakin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Lakin?
The road trip is about 403.3 miles (649.1 km) and usually takes 07h 39m 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?
Carneiro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.3 miles from Leawood and 202 miles from Lakin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 366 miles (589 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 $53.66 one way or $107.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leawood and Sunny near Lakin.
Stop Ideas Near Carneiro
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 Carneiro.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Lakin. Straight-line distance: 366.01 mi (589.03 km).
#1 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakin
City in Kansas
| Population | 2,103 |
| Coordinates | 37.9405800, -101.2548900 |
| Altitude | 915 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakin (-101.25489, 37.94058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 649 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $53.66 | $107.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.52 | $121.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $66.23 | $132.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $75.48 | $150.95 |
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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