How far is North Newton, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from North Newton, KS to Leawood, KS is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
175.52 mi
02h 46m
Flight
159.92 mi
257.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.92 mi
Kilometers
257.37 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.52 mi
Kilometers
282.48 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Fri, Apr 17, 5:24 PM CDT
Return by in North Newton
Fri, Apr 17, 8:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Newton
2026-04-17T14:37
Arrive Leawood
Fri, Apr 17, 5:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Newton
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
Neosho Rapids
KS

City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From North Newton
89.5 mi
01h 23m
To Leawood
86.1 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Newton and Leawood.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward First Street, Broadway Street

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    126 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2685 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

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

    26.2 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

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

    65 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East: Emporia

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

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

    111 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    822 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

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

    9 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City

    1367 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    94.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  17. 17

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

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Newton 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
94.9 mi · 54%
US 50 East
42.8 mi · 24%
US 50
26.2 mi · 15%
I 435 East
7.48 mi · 4%
North Main Street
3.41 mi · 2%
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 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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
159.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neosho Rapids
01h 23m from North Newton
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Newton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leawood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Newton to Leawood?

The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Neosho Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from North Newton and 86.1 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Newton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 North Newton and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 159.92 mi (257.37 km).

North Newton

#1 North Newton

City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,762
Coordinates38.0722300, -97.3455900
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-97.34522, 38.072231)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.45 L · about $23.34
Round trip
$46.68
12.38 gal · 46.9 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.34 $46.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.33 $52.65
Premium $4.65 $28.81 $57.62
Diesel $5.30 $32.83 $65.66

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between North Newton and Leawood. The current time is 14:37:28.

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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.