How far is Leawood, KS from Moundridge, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Moundridge, KS is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
191.59 mi
03h 35m
Flight
165.38 mi
266.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.38 mi
Kilometers
266.16 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.59 mi
Kilometers
308.34 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moundridge
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-23T06:14
Arrive Moundridge
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leawood
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Neosho Rapids
KS

City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Leawood
95.7 mi
01h 47m
To Moundridge
95.9 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines

    2403 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton

    1268 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    132 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton

    60 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward First Street, Broadway Street

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    126 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2685 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 260 West: Moundridge

    1204 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Arrowhead Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Arrowhead Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Cole Street

    2774 ft · 1 min · East Cole Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cole Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
95.1 mi · 50%
US 50
43.3 mi · 23%
US 50 West
25.4 mi · 13%
First Street
14.4 mi · 8%
State Line Road
8.3 mi · 4%
I 135 South
1.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
165.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neosho Rapids
01h 47m from Leawood
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moundridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Neosho Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.7 miles from Leawood and 95.9 miles from Moundridge.

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

The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.49 one way or $50.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leawood and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moundridge.

Stop Ideas Near Neosho Rapids

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

81 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

94 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Moundridge. Straight-line distance: 165.38 mi (266.16 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Moundridge

#2 Moundridge

City in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,861
Coordinates38.2030700, -97.5192100
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Moundridge (-97.51921, 38.20307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.59 L · about $25.49
Round trip
$50.98
13.52 gal · 51.18 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.49 $50.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.75 $57.50
Premium $4.65 $31.46 $62.92
Diesel $5.30 $35.86 $71.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Moundridge. The current time is 06:14:24.

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.