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

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Saint Marys, KS is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.63 mi
03h 51m
Flight
185.52 mi
298.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.52 mi
Kilometers
298.56 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.63 mi
Kilometers
335.76 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Marys
Fri, Nov 6, 6:12 PM CST
Return by in Leawood
Fri, Nov 6, 10:03 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-11-06T14:21
Arrive Saint Marys
Fri, Nov 6, 6:12 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leawood
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Emporia
KS

County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Leawood
104.2 mi
01h 55m
To Saint Marys
104.5 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
7 mph NNE

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

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines

    2403 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

    170.6 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400

    2804 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.7 mi · 30 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 247th Street West

    3 mi · 7 min · South 247th Street West

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 13th Street North

    1.3 km · 3 min · West 13th Street North

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 13th Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
171 mi · 82%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
23.7 mi · 11%
State Line Road
8.3 mi · 4%
South 247th Street West
2.99 mi · 1%
West 13th Street North
0.79 mi
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

171 mi · 02h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
185.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
01h 55m from Leawood
Leave By
9:18 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Drizzle leaving Leawood and Partly Cloudy 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 208.7 miles (335.8 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from Leawood and 104.5 miles from Saint Marys.

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

The direct path is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.13 one way or $56.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Leawood and Partly Cloudy near Saint Marys.

Stop Ideas Near Emporia

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

85 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

104 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 185.52 mi (298.56 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

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

Saint Marys is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7066800, -97.6400500
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Saint Marys (-97.64005, 37.70668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.36 gal
27.87 L · about $28.13
Round trip
$56.26
14.72 gal · 55.74 L
Estimated CO2
65.4 kg one way
Round trip: 130.8 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $28.13 $56.26
Mid-grade $4.19 $30.83 $61.66
Premium $4.55 $33.52 $67.03
Diesel $5.92 $43.58 $87.16

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Saint Marys. The current time is 14:21:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.