How far is Leawood, KS from Norton, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Norton, KS is about 330.3 miles (531.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.9 miles (463.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
330.29 mi
06h 29m
Flight
287.87 mi
463.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.87 mi
Kilometers
463.28 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.29 mi
Kilometers
531.55 km
Drive Time
06h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norton
Tue, Jun 2, 3:50 AM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Tue, Jun 2, 10:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-06-01T21:20
Arrive Norton
Tue, Jun 2, 3:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leawood
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Clay Center
KS

City in Kansas

From Leawood
164.8 mi
03h 14m
To Norton
165.4 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE
Destination
60°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 10 West: Lawrence

    2106 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    2384 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    13.4 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    52.4 mi · 55 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Council Grove

    880 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward KS 18, KS 177, Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Fort Riley Boulevard

    938 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Fort Riley Boulevard

    1241 ft · 40 sec · Fort Riley Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Tuttle Creek Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard

    71 m · 3 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Madison Road

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Madison Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cavalry Road

    4 mi · 5 min · Cavalry Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Barton Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Barton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on 18th Road

    7.8 mi · 9 min · 18th Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Crawford Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Crawford Street

  27. 27

    Continue on 18th Road

    11.8 mi · 14 min · 18th Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Eagle Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Eagle Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Dove Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Dove Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Elk Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Elk Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Fox Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Fox Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Gold Road

    44.8 mi · 55 min · Gold Road

  33. 33

    Turn right

    11.9 mi · 15 min

  34. 34

    Turn left

    28.6 mi · 34 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1303 ft · 28 sec · Central Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on East 100 Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · East 100 Road

  37. 37

    Turn left

    29.1 mi · 35 min

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  39. 39

    Turn left onto North State Street

    1739 ft · 32 sec · North State Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto West Wilton Street

    763 ft · 36 sec · West Wilton Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
42 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
52.4 mi · 16%
Gold Road
44.8 mi · 14%
KS 10 West
37.5 mi · 11%
Eagle Road
24.2 mi · 7%
18th Road
19.7 mi · 6%
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
15.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

52.4 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
287.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay Center
03h 14m from Leawood
Leave By
11:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Leawood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 330.3 miles (531.5 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clay Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.8 miles from Leawood and 165.4 miles from Norton.

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

The direct path is about 287.9 miles (463.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.97 one way or $87.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Leawood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Norton. Straight-line distance: 287.87 mi (463.28 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

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

#2 Norton

City in Norton County, Kansas

Population2,709
Coordinates39.8338900, -99.8915100
Altitude705
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Norton (-99.89151, 39.83389)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.66 gal
44.12 L · about $43.97
Round trip
$87.94
23.32 gal · 88.24 L
Estimated CO2
103.6 kg one way
Round trip: 207.2 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.97 $87.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.59 $99.18
Premium $4.65 $54.27 $108.53
Diesel $5.30 $61.84 $123.69

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Norton. The current time is 21:20:30.

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.