How far is Leawood, KS from Wakarusa, KS?
The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Wakarusa, KS is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leawood and Wakarusa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Wakarusa.
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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 left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
6.7 mi · 7 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 West, US 75: Topeka, Salina
999 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
120 m · 17 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Topeka Boulevard
878 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
115 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right
76 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Topeka Boulevard
7 mi · 11 min · Southwest Topeka Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest 97th Street
2738 ft · 2 min · Southwest 97th Street
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Continue on Southwest Jordan Road
1591 ft · 1 min · Southwest Jordan Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
55 m · 13 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Kingston Road
9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Kingston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Kingston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leawood and Wakarusa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
KS 10 West
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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.
Sunny leaving Leawood and Sunny near Wakarusa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Wakarusa?
The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Leawood and 38.6 miles from Wakarusa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leawood and Sunny near Wakarusa.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
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 Lawrence.
Lawrence
Topeka
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Wakarusa. Straight-line distance: 58.26 mi (93.76 km).
#1 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wakarusa
Census-designated place in Shawnee County, Kansas
| Population | 2,174 |
| Coordinates | 38.8858400, -95.6958200 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wakarusa (-95.69582, 38.88584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.43 | $28.85 |
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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