How far is Leawood, KS from Rock Creek, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Rock Creek, KS is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
80.19 mi
01h 34m
Flight
52.98 mi
85.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.98 mi
Kilometers
85.26 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.19 mi
Kilometers
129.05 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 9:49 PM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-22T20:15
Arrive Rock Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 9:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Lawrence
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Leawood
40 mi
00h 47m
To Rock Creek
40.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Rock Creek.

  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

    1055 ft · 12 sec · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Kansas Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Oakland Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Oakland Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2923 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1333 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northeast Sherman Road

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Northeast Sherman Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rock Creek Road

    834 ft · 28 sec · Rock Creek Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 110th Street

    643 ft · 18 sec · 110th Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    34 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    50 m · 7 sec · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
KS 10 West
37.5 mi · 47%
Kansas Turnpike
14.8 mi · 18%
Northeast Sherman Road
12.1 mi · 15%
State Line Road
9.82 mi · 12%
Oakland Expressway
4.37 mi · 5%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

KS 10 West

Continue straight

36.7 mi · 00h 40m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
53 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
00h 47m from Leawood
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Leawood and Mostly Sunny near Rock Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Rock Creek?

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Leawood and 40.1 miles from Rock Creek.

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

The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leawood and Mostly Sunny near Rock Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

38 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

58 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

71 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Rock Creek. Straight-line distance: 52.98 mi (85.26 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

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

Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America

Population2,888
Coordinates39.2458300, -95.5372000
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Rock Creek (-95.5372, 39.24583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.71 L · about $10.67
Round trip
$21.34
5.66 gal · 21.42 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.67 $21.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.04 $24.07
Premium $4.65 $13.17 $26.34
Diesel $5.30 $15.01 $30.02

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 Rock Creek. The current time is 20:15:10.

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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.