How far is Leawood, KS from Osage City, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Osage City, KS is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
89.5 mi
01h 53m
Flight
69.03 mi
111.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.03 mi
Kilometers
111.1 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.5 mi
Kilometers
144.04 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osage City
Sun, May 31, 3:30 AM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Sun, May 31, 5:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-05-31T01:37
Arrive Osage City
Sun, May 31, 3:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Pleasant Grove
KS

Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas

From Leawood
44.7 mi
00h 56m
To Osage City
44.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Osage City.

  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

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59: Ottawa

    1654 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Iowa Street

    690 ft · 15 sec · Iowa Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East 1300 Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · East 1300 Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 56: Olathe, Council Grove

    1067 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 300 Road

    12.5 mi · 16 min · North 300 Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West 157th Street

    9.9 mi · 13 min · West 157th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 237th Street

    7 m · 1 sec · West 237th Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto West 237th Street

    6.3 mi · 11 min · West 237th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Laing Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Laing Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    839 ft · 17 sec · North 9th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Market Street

    1562 ft · 37 sec · Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    87 m · 13 sec · South 6th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
KS 10 West
28.2 mi · 32%
West 157th Street
19.7 mi · 22%
North 300 Road
12.5 mi · 14%
State Line Road
9.82 mi · 11%
East 1300 Road
9.36 mi · 10%
West 237th Street
6.32 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

KS 10 West

Continue straight

27.8 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Grove
00h 56m from Leawood
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Osage City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Osage City?

The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Pleasant Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Leawood and 44.8 miles from Osage City.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leawood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Osage City.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

13 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

41 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

77 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Osage City. Straight-line distance: 69.03 mi (111.1 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Osage City

#2 Osage City

City in Osage County, Kansas, United States

Population2,809
Coordinates38.6339000, -95.8258200
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Osage City (-95.82582, 38.6339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.96 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.83
6.32 gal · 23.92 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.92 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.44 $26.88
Premium $4.65 $14.71 $29.41
Diesel $5.30 $16.76 $33.52

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Osage City. The current time is 01:37:33.

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.