How far is Manhattan, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Manhattan, KS to Leawood, KS is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.62 mi
01h 59m
Flight
105.91 mi
170.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.91 mi
Kilometers
170.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.62 mi
Kilometers
200.56 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM CDT
Return by in Manhattan
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-04-22T23:24
Arrive Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Tecumseh
KS

Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas

From Manhattan
62.3 mi
00h 59m
To Leawood
62.4 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fremont Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Fremont Street

    1408 ft · 1 min · Fremont Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Juliette Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · North Juliette Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pierre Street

    2294 ft · 1 min · Pierre Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Pillsbury Drive

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Pillsbury Drive

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East, Topeka

    1046 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    35.7 mi · 36 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

    2307 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    36.5 mi · 40 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 435 East

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
51.4 mi · 41%
South Lawrence Trafficway
36.5 mi · 29%
Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 11%
I 435 East
8.51 mi · 7%
Pillsbury Drive
8.48 mi · 7%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Lawrence Trafficway

Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

36.5 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tecumseh
00h 59m from Manhattan
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Leawood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Tecumseh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Manhattan and 62.4 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Tecumseh

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

7 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

31 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

86 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

99 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 105.91 mi (170.45 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

Borough of New York City, New York, United States

Population2,314
Coordinates39.1836100, -96.5716700
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont Street (-96.571619, 39.18362)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.65 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.18
8.8 gal · 33.3 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.59 $33.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.71 $37.43
Premium $4.65 $20.48 $40.96
Diesel $5.30 $23.34 $46.68

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 Manhattan and Leawood. The current time is 23:24:58.

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.