How far is Leawood, KS from Tecumseh, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Tecumseh, KS is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
65.45 mi
01h 17m
Flight
51.97 mi
83.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.97 mi
Kilometers
83.63 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.45 mi
Kilometers
105.33 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tecumseh
Sat, Apr 18, 9:55 AM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-18T08:37
Arrive Tecumseh
Sat, Apr 18, 9:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eudora
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Leawood
32.7 mi
00h 38m
To Tecumseh
32.8 mi
00h 38m

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
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1055 ft · 12 sec · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Kansas Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Oakland Expressway

    1277 ft · 16 sec · Oakland Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2249 ft · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southeast Tecumseh Road

    1587 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Tecumseh Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Terrace

    825 ft · 36 sec · Southeast 3rd Terrace

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 3rd Terrace

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
KS 10 West
37.5 mi · 57%
Kansas Turnpike
14.8 mi · 23%
State Line Road
9.82 mi · 15%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi · 1%
Oakland Expressway
0.67 mi · 1%
West 95th Street
0.39 mi · 1%
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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eudora
00h 38m from Leawood
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood and Chance Rain Showers near Tecumseh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Eudora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Leawood and 32.8 miles from Tecumseh.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eudora

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

12 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Topeka

50 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Independence

60 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Tecumseh. Straight-line distance: 51.97 mi (83.63 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

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

#2 Tecumseh

Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas

Population7,777
Coordinates39.0480600, -95.5791500
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Tecumseh (-95.57915, 39.04806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.74 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.62 gal · 17.48 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.71 $17.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.82 $19.65
Premium $4.65 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.30 $12.25 $24.50

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Tecumseh. The current time is 08:37:54.

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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.