How far is Newbury, KS from Leawood, KS?
The driving distance from Newbury, KS to Leawood, KS is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Douglas County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newbury and Leawood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newbury and Leawood.
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Start on Newbury Road
1787 ft · 1 min · Newbury Road
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Turn right
1835 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
2448 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Newbury Avenue
2322 ft · 1 min · Newbury Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1315 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Snokomo Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Snokomo Road
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Take the ramp right
1405 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
14.7 mi · 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
2307 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway
36.5 mi · 40 min · South Lawrence Trafficway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 435 East
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 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 Newbury and Leawood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Newbury 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 Newbury to Leawood?
The road trip is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Kanwaka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Newbury and 48.7 miles from Leawood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Newbury and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.
Stop Ideas Near Kanwaka
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 Kanwaka.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newbury and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 84.04 mi (135.25 km).
#1 Newbury
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,024 |
| Coordinates | 39.0847200, -96.1752700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.93 | $25.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
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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