How far is Riverside, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Riverside, KS to Leawood, KS is about 322.7 miles (519.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.9 miles (455.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
322.75 mi
05h 10m
Flight
282.92 mi
455.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.92 mi
Kilometers
455.31 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.75 mi
Kilometers
519.41 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Fri, Oct 16, 12:17 AM CDT
Return by in Riverside
Fri, Oct 16, 5:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-10-15T19:06
Arrive Leawood
Fri, Oct 16, 12:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Cambria
KS

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

From Riverside
168 mi
02h 35m
To Leawood
154.7 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
25 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 mi · 19 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    11.3 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    62.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Sycamore Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    5.6 mi · 10 min · 10th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    47.9 mi · 56 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

    2307 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    36.5 mi · 40 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 435 East

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    8.2 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 Riverside and Leawood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 28%
Sycamore Street
62.4 mi · 19%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.5 mi · 16%
South Lawrence Trafficway
36.5 mi · 11%
Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 4%
I 435 East
8.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

74.7 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
282.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Cambria
02h 35m from Riverside
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Riverside 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 Riverside to Leawood?

The road trip is about 322.7 miles (519.4 km) and usually takes 05h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Cambria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168 miles from Riverside and 154.7 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 282.9 miles (455.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.57 one way or $91.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Riverside and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near New Cambria

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

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

RAIL

Newton

94 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

99 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 282.92 mi (455.31 km).

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#1 Riverside

Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas

Population72
Coordinates38.2908500, -99.7873500
Altitude668
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: (-99.78735, 38.290815)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.39 gal
43.11 L · about $45.57
Round trip
$91.14
22.78 gal · 86.22 L
Estimated CO2
101.2 kg one way
Round trip: 202.4 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $45.57 $91.14
Mid-grade $4.35 $49.57 $99.14
Premium $4.73 $53.89 $107.77
Diesel $6.02 $68.51 $137.02

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and Leawood. The current time is 19:06:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.