How far is Moundridge, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Moundridge, KS to Leawood, KS is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
189.27 mi
03h 00m
Flight
165.38 mi
266.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.38 mi
Kilometers
266.16 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.27 mi
Kilometers
304.6 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM CDT
Return by in Moundridge
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moundridge
2026-04-23T03:16
Arrive Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moundridge
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
Neosho Rapids
KS

City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Moundridge
95.6 mi
01h 30m
To Leawood
93.6 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 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 Moundridge and Leawood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cole Street

    2774 ft · 1 min · Cole Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Arrowhead Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arrowhead Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1241 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward First Street, Broadway Street

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    126 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2685 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia

    26.2 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 50 East: Emporia

    65 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East: Emporia

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

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

    111 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    822 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

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

    9 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City

    1367 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    94.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  18. 18

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

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moundridge 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
94.9 mi · 50%
US 50 East
42.8 mi · 23%
US 50
26.2 mi · 14%
Arrowhead Road
15.2 mi · 8%
I 435 East
7.48 mi · 4%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 1%
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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
165.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neosho Rapids
01h 30m from Moundridge
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moundridge 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 Moundridge to Leawood?

The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Neosho Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Moundridge and 93.6 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Neosho Rapids

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

81 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

94 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moundridge and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 165.38 mi (266.16 km).

Moundridge

#1 Moundridge

City in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,861
Coordinates38.2030700, -97.5192100
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Cole Street (-97.519211, 38.203036)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.28 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
13.36 gal · 50.56 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.19 $50.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.41 $56.82
Premium $4.65 $31.09 $62.18
Diesel $5.30 $35.43 $70.86

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 Moundridge and Leawood. The current time is 03:16:39.

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.