How far is Leawood, KS from Louisburg, KS?
The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Louisburg, KS is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Johnson County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leawood and Louisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Louisburg.
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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
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Metcalf Avenue
1397 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Turn straight onto Blue Valley Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Blue Valley Parkway
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Continue on US 69 South: Fort Scott
843 ft · 15 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
1132 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
2346 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 68: Louisburg, Ottawa
1012 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Peoria Street
570 ft · 27 sec · Peoria Street
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
44 m · 8 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right
12 m · 3 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 Louisburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 69 South
Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Leawood and Sunny near Louisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Louisburg?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Aubry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Leawood and 14.4 miles from Louisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Leawood and Sunny near Louisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Aubry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Overland Park City Hall
City of Grandview
Grandview DMV
Leawood Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aubry.
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Louisburg. Straight-line distance: 24.23 mi (39 km).
#1 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Louisburg
County seat in North Carolina
| Population | 4,590 |
| Coordinates | 38.6194600, -94.6807900 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisburg (-94.68079, 38.61946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
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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