How far is Leawood, KS from Saint Francis, KS?
The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Saint Francis, KS is about 447.3 miles (719.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 387.5 miles (623.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Ellsworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leawood and Saint Francis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Saint Francis.
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Start on West 90th Street
718 ft · 34 sec · West 90th Street
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Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 95th Street
2069 ft · 54 sec · West 95th Street
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Turn right onto State Line Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Line Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1305 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
2106 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
36.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit right
2384 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
13.4 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
257.4 mi · 4 hr 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 Business, KS 27, Sharon Springs, Saint Francis
1239 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Commerce Road
29.9 mi · 52 min · Commerce Road
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South Benton Street
1793 ft · 51 sec · South Benton Street
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Turn right onto Spencer Street
24 m · 4 sec · Spencer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leawood and Saint Francis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
257 mi · 04h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Francis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Saint Francis?
The road trip is about 447.3 miles (719.9 km) and usually takes 08h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wilson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 223.3 miles from Leawood and 224.1 miles from Saint Francis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 387.5 miles (623.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.51 one way or $119.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leawood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Francis.
Stop Ideas Near Wilson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilson.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Saint Francis. Straight-line distance: 387.58 mi (623.75 km).
#1 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Francis
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,267 |
| Coordinates | 39.7722200, -101.7999000 |
| Altitude | 1012 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Francis (-101.7999, 39.77222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 720 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $59.51 | $119.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $67.11 | $134.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $73.44 | $146.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $83.70 | $167.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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