How far is Leawood, KS from Washington, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Washington, KS is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.68 mi
03h 40m
Flight
142.65 mi
229.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.65 mi
Kilometers
229.58 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.68 mi
Kilometers
306.87 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Fri, Apr 17, 4:15 PM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Fri, Apr 17, 7:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-17T12:35
Arrive Washington
Fri, Apr 17, 4:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leawood
9:00 PM CDT
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
Paxico
KS

City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America

From Leawood
95.3 mi
01h 50m
To Washington
95.4 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.4 mi · 55 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Council Grove

    880 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward KS 18, KS 177, Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Fort Riley Boulevard

    938 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Fort Riley Boulevard

    1241 ft · 40 sec · Fort Riley Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Tuttle Creek Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard

    71 m · 3 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Tuttle Creek Boulevard

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on South Colorado

    8.5 mi · 10 min · South Colorado

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1277 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Unicorn Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Unicorn Road

  26. 26

    Continue on 9th Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · 9th Road

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Quivira Road

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Quivira Road

  29. 29

    Continue on B Street

    2972 ft · 1 min · B Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    662 ft · 31 sec · East 3rd Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto C Street

    67 m · 10 sec · C Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · C Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
52.4 mi · 28%
KS 10 West
37.5 mi · 20%
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
33.9 mi · 18%
Kansas Turnpike
14.3 mi · 8%
9th Road
13.3 mi · 7%
State Line Road
9.82 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

52.4 mi · 00h 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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
142.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paxico
01h 50m from Leawood
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leawood and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Paxico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Leawood and 95.4 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.38 one way or $50.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leawood and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.

Stop Ideas Near Paxico

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

43 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

81 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Washington. Straight-line distance: 142.65 mi (229.58 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

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

#2 Washington

City in Washington County, Kansas

Population1,065
Coordinates39.8180600, -97.0508600
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Washington (-97.05086, 39.81806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.47 L · about $25.38
Round trip
$50.76
13.46 gal · 50.94 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.38 $50.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.62 $57.25
Premium $4.65 $31.32 $62.64
Diesel $5.30 $35.70 $71.39

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Washington. The current time is 12:35:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.