How far is Leawood, KS from Pleasanton, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Pleasanton, KS is about 59.7 miles (96 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
59.67 mi
01h 09m
Flight
54.74 mi
88.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.74 mi
Kilometers
88.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.67 mi
Kilometers
96.03 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasanton
Sat, May 30, 9:16 PM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Sat, May 30, 10:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-05-30T20:07
Arrive Pleasanton
Sat, May 30, 9:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Louisburg
KS

County seat in North Carolina

From Leawood
29.9 mi
00h 34m
To Pleasanton
29.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Metcalf Avenue

    1397 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Metcalf Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Blue Valley Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Blue Valley Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on US 69 South: Fort Scott

    843 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward US 69 South: Fort Scott

    1132 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2346 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Pleasanton

    1215 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 1100th Road

    1075 ft · 31 sec · East 1100th Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East 6th Street

    2244 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    880 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 South
51.1 mi · 86%
State Line Road
4.35 mi · 7%
Metcalf Avenue
1.54 mi · 3%
Blue Valley Parkway
0.7 mi · 1%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi · 1%
East 6th Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 69 South

Merge slight left

50 mi · 00h 51m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisburg
00h 34m from Leawood
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasanton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Louisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Leawood and 29.8 miles from Pleasanton.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Louisburg

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

42 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

56 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

62 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Pleasanton. Straight-line distance: 54.74 mi (88.1 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pleasanton

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

Population1,158
Coordinates38.1778100, -94.7113500
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Pleasanton (-94.71135, 38.17781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.97 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.91
4.22 gal · 15.94 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.96 $15.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.97 $17.95
Premium $4.65 $9.82 $19.64
Diesel $5.30 $11.19 $22.38

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 Pleasanton. The current time is 20:07:37.

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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.