How far is Mulvane, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Mulvane, KS to Leawood, KS is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
199.32 mi
03h 07m
Flight
175.95 mi
283.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.95 mi
Kilometers
283.17 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.32 mi
Kilometers
320.78 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Tue, Apr 14, 9:57 AM CDT
Return by in Mulvane
Tue, Apr 14, 1:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mulvane
2026-04-14T06:50
Arrive Leawood
Tue, Apr 14, 9:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mulvane
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Emporia
KS

County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Mulvane
99.5 mi
01h 33m
To Leawood
99.8 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Prather Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Prather Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North 2nd Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Southeast Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on South Baltimore Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Baltimore Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Southeast Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · South Southeast Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Turnpike Drive

    1210 ft · 26 sec · Turnpike Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    160 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kansas Turnpike

    927 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    81.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Kansas Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 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 Mulvane 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
177 mi · 89%
I 435 East
7.48 mi · 4%
South Southeast Boulevard
5.09 mi · 3%
Southeast Boulevard
2.39 mi · 1%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 1%
South Baltimore Avenue
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
176 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
01h 33m from Mulvane
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mulvane 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 Mulvane to Leawood?

The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Mulvane and 99.8 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mulvane and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Emporia

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

85 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

104 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mulvane and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 175.95 mi (283.17 km).

Mulvane

#1 Mulvane

City in Kansas, United States of America

Population6,566
Coordinates37.4744600, -97.2439300
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Prather Street (-97.243965, 37.474431)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.62 L · about $26.51
Round trip
$53.02
14.06 gal · 53.24 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.51 $53.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.90 $59.80
Premium $4.65 $32.72 $65.44
Diesel $5.30 $37.29 $74.57

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Mulvane and Leawood. The current time is 06:50:13.

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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.