How far is Oskaloosa, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Oskaloosa, KS to Leawood, KS is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.71 mi
01h 06m
Flight
41.08 mi
66.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.08 mi
Kilometers
66.11 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.71 mi
Kilometers
92.87 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:13 AM CDT
Return by in Oskaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oskaloosa
2026-04-19T01:06
Arrive Leawood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oskaloosa
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
Basehor
KS

City in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States of America

From Oskaloosa
26.4 mi
00h 33m
To Leawood
31.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    585 ft · 29 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    13.2 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Speedway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Speedway Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on North 110th Street

    1141 ft · 31 sec · North 110th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1318 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Kansas Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South

    2322 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Metcalf Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Metcalf Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Metcalf Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 75th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 75th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Mission Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 89th Street

    3253 ft · 2 min · West 89th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Meadow Lane

    113 m · 22 sec · Meadow Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    551 ft · 24 sec · West 90th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oskaloosa and Leawood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walnut Street
14.2 mi · 25%
West Street
13.3 mi · 23%
Kansas Turnpike
7.79 mi · 14%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 8%
Metcalf Avenue
3.3 mi · 6%
West 75th Street
2.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Walnut Street

Keep slight right

13.2 mi · 00h 19m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Basehor
00h 33m from Oskaloosa
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oskaloosa and Sunny near Leawood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oskaloosa to Leawood?

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Basehor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Oskaloosa and 31.3 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oskaloosa and Sunny near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Basehor

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Basehor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shawnee Town
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Shawnee Town

Shawnee , KS
11501 W 57th St, Shawnee, KS 66203
Rating 4.6/5 112 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.6 mi away

Lansing Community and Economic Development

Lansing , KS
730 1st Terrace Suite 2, Lansing, KS 66043
Local government office,Building inspector,Land planning authority,Marketing agency,Public relations firm
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Edwardsville City Hall

Edwardsville , KS
690 S 4th St, Edwardsville, KS 66111
Rating 2.9/5 16 reviews City Hall
James P. Davis Hall
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

James P. Davis Hall

Kansas City , KS
East Dr, Kansas City, KS 66109
Rating 4.5/5 139 reviews Banquet hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Basehor.

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lawrence

32 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Independence

44 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

55 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oskaloosa and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 41.08 mi (66.11 km).

Oskaloosa

#1 Oskaloosa

Township in Jefferson County, Kansas

Population1,076
Coordinates39.2152800, -95.3127500
Altitude340
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Street (-95.312748, 39.215473)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.71 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
4.08 gal · 15.42 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.68 $17.35
Premium $4.65 $9.49 $18.99
Diesel $5.30 $10.82 $21.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oskaloosa and Leawood. The current time is 01:06:59.

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.