How far is Pittsburg, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Pittsburg, KS to Leawood, KS is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
115.87 mi
01h 53m
Flight
107.6 mi
173.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.6 mi
Kilometers
173.17 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.87 mi
Kilometers
186.48 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Mon, May 4, 11:51 PM CDT
Return by in Pittsburg
Tue, May 5, 1:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburg
2026-05-04T21:58
Arrive Leawood
Mon, May 4, 11:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburg
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
Pleasanton
KS

Human settlement in Linn County, Kansas, United States of America

From Pittsburg
57.1 mi
00h 56m
To Leawood
58.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    20 m · 10 sec · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto US 69 North, US 160 East

    96 m · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Parkview Drive

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Parkview Drive

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    44.7 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Blue Valley Parkway

    3102 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Blue Valley Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Blue Valley Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Metcalf Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue

  10. 10

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

    1651 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburg 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkview Drive
102 mi · 88%
I 435 East
2.94 mi · 3%
US 69 North
2.33 mi · 2%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 2%
Blue Valley Parkway
1.43 mi · 1%
Metcalf Avenue
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Parkview Drive

Turn left onto Parkview Drive

57.5 mi · 01h 05m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasanton
00h 56m from Pittsburg
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pittsburg and Mostly Sunny then 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 Pittsburg to Leawood?

The road trip is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Pittsburg and 58.8 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

87 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

99 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

102 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

104 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 107.6 mi (173.17 km).

Pittsburg

#1 Pittsburg

City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

Population19,968
Coordinates37.4108800, -94.7049600
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-94.704831, 37.410882)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.48 L · about $15.42
Round trip
$30.85
8.18 gal · 30.96 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.42 $30.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.39 $34.79
Premium $4.65 $19.03 $38.07
Diesel $5.30 $21.69 $43.39

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburg and Leawood. The current time is 21:58:07.

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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.