How far is Leawood, KS from Soldier, KS?
The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Soldier, KS is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leawood and Soldier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Soldier.
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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
8.4 mi · 10 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Holton
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge
27.7 mi · 30 min · Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
2647 ft · 56 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on 230 Road
10.9 mi · 14 min · 230 Road
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Turn right onto E Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · E Road
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Continue on 1st Street
1017 ft · 20 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
151 m · 10 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leawood and Soldier.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Leawood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Soldier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Soldier?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 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?
Tecumseh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Leawood and 58 miles from Soldier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 $15.42 one way or $30.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leawood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Soldier.
Stop Ideas Near Tecumseh
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 Tecumseh.
Topeka
Lawrence
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Soldier. Straight-line distance: 82.12 mi (132.16 km).
#1 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Soldier
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 15,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.5361100, -95.9641600 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson Street (-95.964144, 39.536098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.42 | $30.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.39 | $34.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.03 | $38.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.69 | $43.39 |
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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