How far is Leawood, KS from North Newton, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to North Newton, KS is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.93 mi
03h 23m
Flight
159.92 mi
257.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.92 mi
Kilometers
257.37 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.93 mi
Kilometers
284.74 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Newton
Fri, Apr 17, 6:11 PM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Fri, Apr 17, 9:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-17T14:47
Arrive North Newton
Fri, Apr 17, 6:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 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

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
Lebo
KS

City in Coffey County, Kansas, United States of America

From Leawood
88.4 mi
01h 41m
To North Newton
88.6 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and North Newton.

  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 left to continue on East Old Trail Road

    1974 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Old Trail Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Old Trail Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East 12th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
95.1 mi · 54%
US 50
43.3 mi · 24%
US 50 West
25.4 mi · 14%
State Line Road
8.3 mi · 5%
East Old Trail Road
1.16 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.05 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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
159.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebo
01h 41m from Leawood
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leawood and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leawood to North Newton?

The road trip is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Lebo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Leawood and 88.6 miles from North Newton.

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

The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leawood and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Lebo

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

72 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

82 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and North Newton. Straight-line distance: 159.92 mi (257.37 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
North Newton

#2 North Newton

City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,762
Coordinates38.0722300, -97.3455900
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: North Newton (-97.34559, 38.07223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.63 L · about $23.53
Round trip
$47.06
12.48 gal · 47.26 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.53 $47.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.54 $53.08
Premium $4.65 $29.04 $58.08
Diesel $5.30 $33.10 $66.19

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and North Newton. The current time is 14:47:55.

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.