How far is Leawood, KS from Sabetha, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Sabetha, KS is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
120.93 mi
02h 29m
Flight
90.38 mi
145.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.38 mi
Kilometers
145.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.93 mi
Kilometers
194.61 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sabetha
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-22T22:22
Arrive Sabetha
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Elwood
KS

City in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States

From Leawood
60.4 mi
01h 14m
To Sabetha
60.5 mi
01h 14m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph

    2291 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

    26 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph

    2673 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36: Kansas, Cameron

    939 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    49.7 mi · 59 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    2092 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1474 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 270th Street

    1413 ft · 22 sec · 270th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main

    1790 ft · 44 sec · East Main

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    107 m · 18 sec · South 8th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Virginia Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Virginia Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
39.4 mi · 33%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
12.4 mi · 10%
US 36
5.29 mi · 4%
I 229 North
5 mi · 4%
Metcalf Avenue
3.19 mi · 3%
West 75th Street
2.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

49.7 mi · 00h 59m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
90.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elwood
01h 14m from Leawood
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Leawood and Mostly Sunny near Sabetha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Leawood and 60.5 miles from Sabetha.

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

The direct path is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elwood

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

84 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

92 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

103 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Sabetha. Straight-line distance: 90.38 mi (145.46 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

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

#2 Sabetha

City in Kansas

Population2,550
Coordinates39.9022200, -95.8008200
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Sabetha (-95.80082, 39.90222)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.15 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
8.54 gal · 32.3 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.16 $36.32
Premium $4.65 $19.87 $39.75
Diesel $5.30 $22.65 $45.30

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 Sabetha. The current time is 22:22:52.

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.