How far is Leawood, KS from Peabody, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Peabody, KS is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
159.62 mi
02h 59m
Flight
145.34 mi
233.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.34 mi
Kilometers
233.9 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.62 mi
Kilometers
256.89 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peabody
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-23T05:24
Arrive Peabody
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Olivet
KS

Human settlement in Osage County, Kansas, United States of America

From Leawood
79.7 mi
01h 29m
To Peabody
79.9 mi
01h 29m

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
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    106 m · 16 sec · North Maple Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    824 ft · 28 sec · East 9th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    1860 ft · 51 sec · North Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
95.1 mi · 60%
US 50
43.3 mi · 27%
US 50 West
10.7 mi · 7%
State Line Road
8.3 mi · 5%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi
I 35
0.46 mi
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 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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olivet
01h 29m from Leawood
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peabody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Olivet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Leawood and 79.9 miles from Peabody.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leawood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peabody.

Stop Ideas Near Olivet

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

64 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

71 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Peabody. Straight-line distance: 145.34 mi (233.9 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

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

#2 Peabody

Township in Marion County, Kansas

Population1,079
Coordinates38.1694600, -97.1067000
Altitude420
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Peabody (-97.1067, 38.16946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.32 L · about $21.23
Round trip
$42.46
11.26 gal · 42.64 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.23 $42.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.94 $47.89
Premium $4.65 $26.20 $52.40
Diesel $5.30 $29.86 $59.72

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 Peabody. The current time is 05:24:30.

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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.