How far is Osage City, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Osage City, KS to Leawood, KS is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
79.26 mi
01h 25m
Flight
69.03 mi
111.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.03 mi
Kilometers
111.1 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.26 mi
Kilometers
127.55 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Sun, May 31, 1:47 AM CDT
Return by in Osage City
Sun, May 31, 3:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osage City
2026-05-31T00:21
Arrive Leawood
Sun, May 31, 1:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osage City
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
Wellsville
KS

Citty in Kansas

From Osage City
39.6 mi
00h 42m
To Leawood
39.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osage City and Leawood.

  1. 1

    Start on South 6th Street

    87 m · 15 sec · South 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1562 ft · 31 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North 9th Street

    839 ft · 17 sec · North 9th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Laing Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Laing Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West 237th Street

    6.3 mi · 11 min · West 237th Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 237th Street

    47 m · 2 sec · East 237th Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East 237th Street

    11.1 mi · 19 min · East 237th Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Kansas City

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 37 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 Osage City and Leawood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
34.9 mi · 44%
East 237th Street
22.6 mi · 28%
I 435 East
7.48 mi · 9%
West 237th Street
6.31 mi · 8%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 2%
Laing Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

34.6 mi · 00h 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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellsville
00h 42m from Osage City
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Osage City 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 Osage City to Leawood?

The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Wellsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Osage City and 39.6 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Osage City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Wellsville

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

31 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Topeka

63 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lee's Summit

65 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osage City and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 69.03 mi (111.1 km).

Osage City

#1 Osage City

City in Osage County, Kansas, United States

Population2,809
Coordinates38.6339000, -95.8258200
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: South 6th Street (-95.825658, 38.633901)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.59 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.12
5.6 gal · 21.18 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.56 $21.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.91 $23.82
Premium $4.65 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.30 $14.85 $29.70

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Osage City and Leawood. The current time is 00:21:10.

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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.