How far is Leawood, KS from Lecompton, KS?
The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Lecompton, KS is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leawood and Lecompton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Lecompton.
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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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Turn straight onto East 850 Road
848 ft · 21 sec · East 850 Road
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Turn left onto North 1800 Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · North 1800 Road
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Continue on East 600 Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · East 600 Road
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto East Woodson Avenue
1247 ft · 36 sec · East Woodson Avenue
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Turn right onto Elmore Street
44 m · 6 sec · Elmore Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elmore Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leawood and Lecompton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lecompton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Lecompton?
The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Eudora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Leawood and 27 miles from Lecompton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.60 one way or $15.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leawood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lecompton.
Stop Ideas Near Eudora
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 Eudora.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Lecompton. Straight-line distance: 42.1 mi (67.76 km).
#1 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lecompton
City in Douglas County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 659 |
| Coordinates | 39.0444400, -95.3947000 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lecompton (-95.3947, 39.04444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.00 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
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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