How far is Lyons, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Lyons, KS to Leawood, KS is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
215.96 mi
03h 32m
Flight
198.12 mi
318.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.12 mi
Kilometers
318.84 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.96 mi
Kilometers
347.55 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM CDT
Return by in Lyons
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyons
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyons
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
Plymouth
KS

Human settlement in United States of America

From Lyons
107.6 mi
01h 46m
To Leawood
108.3 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Grand Avenue

    990 ft · 43 sec · South Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    15.6 mi · 18 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Limestone Road

    52.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Limestone Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    111 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    822 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City

    9 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City

    1367 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    94.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 East, US 50 East

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
94.9 mi · 44%
Limestone Road
69.6 mi · 32%
East Main Street
15.6 mi · 7%
I 435 East
7.48 mi · 3%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 1%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

94.6 mi · 01h 37m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
198.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 46m from Lyons
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lyons and 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 Lyons to Leawood?

The road trip is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Lyons and 108.3 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.74 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

92 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

114 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyons and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 198.12 mi (318.84 km).

Lyons

#1 Lyons

City in Kansas, United States

Population3,433
Coordinates38.3450100, -98.2017300
Altitude512
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: South Grand Avenue (-98.201896, 38.34501)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.85 L · about $28.74
Round trip
$57.47
15.24 gal · 57.7 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.74 $57.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.41 $64.82
Premium $4.65 $35.46 $70.93
Diesel $5.30 $40.42 $80.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyons and Leawood. The current time is 01:06:46.

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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.