How far is Lexington, KS from Leawood, KS?
The driving distance from Lexington, KS to Leawood, KS is about 336.5 miles (541.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.4 miles (473.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Butler County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Leawood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Leawood.
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Start on Old Highway 34
2.1 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 34
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 34
17 mi · 25 min · State Highway 34
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Continue on South Main Street
2978 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto The Yellow Brick Road
18.9 mi · 22 min · The Yellow Brick Road
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Continue on West Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Kansas Avenue
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on West 1st Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on D Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
49.7 mi · 58 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right
95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 East, US 50 East
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road
1669 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road
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Turn left onto West 95th Street
2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th 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 90th Street
718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Leawood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight right
95.5 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Leawood?
The road trip is about 336.5 miles (541.6 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
Towanda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.2 miles from Lexington and 168.3 miles from Leawood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.4 miles (473.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 6:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.76 one way or $89.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.
Stop Ideas Near Towanda
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 Towanda.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 294.38 mi (473.76 km).
#1 Lexington
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,414 |
| Coordinates | 37.2939100, -99.5995700 |
| Altitude | 612 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 542 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $44.76 | $89.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.48 | $100.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.24 | $110.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.96 | $125.92 |
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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