How far is Leawood, KS from Saint Marys, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Saint Marys, KS is about 94.4 miles (152 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (128 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
94.43 mi
01h 54m
Flight
79.56 mi
128.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.56 mi
Kilometers
128.04 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.43 mi
Kilometers
151.97 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Marys
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 PM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-18T21:05
Arrive Saint Marys
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Kanwaka
KS

Township in Douglas County, Kansas

From Leawood
47.2 mi
00h 57m
To Saint Marys
47.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Saint Marys.

  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

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Holton

    1443 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West: Manhattan

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
KS 10 West
37.5 mi · 40%
US 24 West
21.2 mi · 22%
Kansas Turnpike
14.3 mi · 15%
State Line Road
9.82 mi · 10%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8.41 mi · 9%
Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge
1.63 mi · 2%
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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
79.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanwaka
00h 57m from Leawood
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Marys.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Saint Marys?

The road trip is about 94.4 miles (152 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Kanwaka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Leawood and 47.3 miles from Saint Marys.

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

The direct path is about 79.5 miles (128 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leawood and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Marys.

Stop Ideas Near Kanwaka

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

12 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

27 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

82 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 79.56 mi (128.04 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Saint Marys

#2 Saint Marys

City in Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee couties in Kansas, United States

Population2,652
Coordinates39.1941600, -96.0711000
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Saint Marys (-96.0711, 39.19416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.61 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.66 gal · 25.22 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $4.65 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $5.30 $17.66 $35.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Saint Marys. The current time is 21:05:43.

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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.