How far is Leawood, KS from Monmouth, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Monmouth, KS is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.16 mi
02h 39m
Flight
112.15 mi
180.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.15 mi
Kilometers
180.49 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.16 mi
Kilometers
214.3 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monmouth
Wed, Apr 29, 7:14 PM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Wed, Apr 29, 9:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-29T16:34
Arrive Monmouth
Wed, Apr 29, 7:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leawood
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Prescott
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Leawood
66.7 mi
01h 19m
To Monmouth
66.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Metcalf Avenue

    1397 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Metcalf Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Blue Valley Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Blue Valley Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on US 69 South: Fort Scott

    843 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward US 69 South: Fort Scott

    1132 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2346 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    102.1 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · West Atkinson Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    13 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 90th Street

    1.6 mi · 6 min · South 90th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 516th Avenue

    1026 ft · 45 sec · East 516th Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 516th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 South
103 mi · 77%
West Atkinson Road
7.61 mi · 6%
State Line Road
4.35 mi · 3%
South 90th Street
1.59 mi · 1%
Metcalf Avenue
1.54 mi · 1%
Blue Valley Parkway
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 69 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prescott
01h 19m from Leawood
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Leawood and Partly Cloudy near Monmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Prescott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Leawood and 66.5 miles from Monmouth.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Leawood and Partly Cloudy near Monmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Prescott

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

98 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

111 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

114 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Warrensburg

114 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Monmouth. Straight-line distance: 112.15 mi (180.49 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
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#2 Monmouth

Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States

Population3,109
Coordinates37.3631100, -94.9369100
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Monmouth (-94.93691, 37.36311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.79 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.45
9.4 gal · 35.58 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.72 $35.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.99 $39.98
Premium $4.65 $21.87 $43.75
Diesel $5.30 $24.93 $49.86

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Monmouth. The current time is 16:34:56.

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.