How far is Leawood, KS from Oskaloosa, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Oskaloosa, KS is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
53.68 mi
01h 17m
Flight
41.08 mi
66.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.08 mi
Kilometers
66.11 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.68 mi
Kilometers
86.39 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oskaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Sun, Apr 19, 7:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-19T05:04
Arrive Oskaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Basehor
KS

City in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States of America

From Leawood
26.8 mi
00h 38m
To Oskaloosa
26.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 90th Street

    551 ft · 26 sec · West 90th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meadow Lane

    113 m · 22 sec · Meadow Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 89th Street

    3253 ft · 2 min · West 89th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Mission Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 75th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 75th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Metcalf Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Metcalf Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Topeka

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Kansas Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 11 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 North, KS 7 North: Lansing, Leavenworth, Tonganoxie

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward US 24 West, US 40 West: Basehor, Tonganoxie

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    2666 ft · 58 sec · West 4th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on McLouth Road

    15.6 mi · 22 min · McLouth Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McLouth Road
15.6 mi · 29%
US 24 West
11.5 mi · 21%
Kansas Turnpike
10.7 mi · 20%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.66 mi · 9%
Metcalf Avenue
3.19 mi · 6%
West 75th Street
2.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

McLouth Road

Continue on McLouth Road

15.6 mi · 00h 22m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Basehor
00h 38m from Leawood
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leawood and Sunny near Oskaloosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Basehor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Leawood and 26.8 miles from Oskaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leawood and Sunny near Oskaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near Basehor

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Basehor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shawnee Town
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Shawnee Town

Shawnee , KS
11501 W 57th St, Shawnee, KS 66203
Rating 4.6/5 112 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.5 mi away

Lansing Community and Economic Development

Lansing , KS
730 1st Terrace Suite 2, Lansing, KS 66043
Local government office,Building inspector,Land planning authority,Marketing agency,Public relations firm
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

Edwardsville City Hall

Edwardsville , KS
690 S 4th St, Edwardsville, KS 66111
Rating 2.9/5 16 reviews City Hall
James P. Davis Hall
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

James P. Davis Hall

Kansas City , KS
East Dr, Kansas City, KS 66109
Rating 4.5/5 139 reviews Banquet hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Basehor.

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lawrence

32 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Independence

44 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

55 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Oskaloosa. Straight-line distance: 41.08 mi (66.11 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

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

#2 Oskaloosa

Township in Jefferson County, Kansas

Population1,076
Coordinates39.2152800, -95.3127500
Altitude340
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Oskaloosa (-95.31275, 39.21528)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.25
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.13 $14.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.04 $16.08
Premium $4.65 $8.80 $17.59
Diesel $5.30 $10.02 $20.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Oskaloosa. The current time is 05:04:25.

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.