How far is Leitchfield, KY from Parsons, KS?
The driving distance from Leitchfield, KY to Parsons, KS is about 555.3 miles (893.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 492.1 miles (791.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Carter County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leitchfield and Parsons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leitchfield and Parsons.
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Start on Public Square
3 m · 1 sec · Public Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Public Square
24 m · 1 sec · Public Square
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
68.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Merge slight left
37.4 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
16.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right
21 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Paducah, Cairo
944 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Paducah, Cairo
65 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Hinkleville Road
10.7 mi · 14 min · Hinkleville Road
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Continue on Kentucky Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Continue on Paducah Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Paducah Road
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Continue on East Kentucky Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · East Kentucky Drive
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Continue on Paducah Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Paducah Road
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Continue on Broadway
1 km · 49 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
6.1 mi · 7 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Lee Street
724 ft · 9 sec · Lee Street
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Continue on 4th Street
1112 ft · 19 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Green Street
2474 ft · 1 min · Green Street
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Continue on Cairo Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Cairo Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sikeston
12.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit left
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 67 North: Springfield, Saint Louis
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
186.3 mi · 3 hr 39 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Joplin
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 96: Avilla
2896 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
36 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto East Java Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Java Street
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Continue on East Northwoods Street
1212 ft · 24 sec · East Northwoods Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Garrison Avenue
3105 ft · 55 sec · North Garrison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
2198 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO M, MO N
1175 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Base Line Boulevard
17 mi · 23 min · Base Line Boulevard
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
26.2 mi · 31 min
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Continue on 24000 Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 24000 Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leitchfield and Parsons.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 60 West
Take the exit slight right
186 mi · 03h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leitchfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Parsons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leitchfield to Parsons?
The road trip is about 555.3 miles (893.6 km) and usually takes 10h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ellsinore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 277.2 miles from Leitchfield and 278.1 miles from Parsons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 492.1 miles (791.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.87 one way or $147.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 174.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leitchfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Parsons.
Stop Ideas Near Ellsinore
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 Ellsinore.
Poplar Bluff
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leitchfield and Parsons. Straight-line distance: 492.04 mi (791.86 km).
#1 Leitchfield
City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 6,819 |
| Coordinates | 37.4800500, -86.2938600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parsons
City in Labette County, Kansas, USA
| Population | 9,463 |
| Coordinates | 37.3403400, -95.2610800 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parsons (-95.26108, 37.34034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 894 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 55m |
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 | $73.87 | $147.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $83.32 | $166.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $91.17 | $182.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $103.91 | $207.81 |
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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