How far is Rock Creek, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Rock Creek, KS to Leawood, KS is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
71.57 mi
01h 22m
Flight
52.98 mi
85.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.98 mi
Kilometers
85.26 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.57 mi
Kilometers
115.18 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Wed, Apr 22, 8:01 PM CDT
Return by in Rock Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 9:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Creek
2026-04-22T18:39
Arrive Leawood
Wed, Apr 22, 8:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Creek
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
Lawrence
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Rock Creek
40.1 mi
00h 41m
To Leawood
31.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Creek and Leawood.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    50 m · 13 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    34 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto 110th Street

    643 ft · 20 sec · 110th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rock Creek Road

    834 ft · 28 sec · Rock Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    12 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Kansas City

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    2439 ft · 32 sec · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    2307 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    36.5 mi · 40 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 435 East

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 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 Rock Creek 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lawrence Trafficway
36.5 mi · 51%
Kansas Turnpike
13.6 mi · 19%
I 435 East
8.51 mi · 12%
Rock Creek Road
5.37 mi · 8%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 3%
I 70 East
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Lawrence Trafficway

Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

36.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
53 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
00h 41m from Rock Creek
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Creek and Mostly Sunny near Leawood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Creek to Leawood?

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Rock Creek and 31.4 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Creek and Mostly Sunny near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

38 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

58 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

71 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Creek and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 52.98 mi (85.26 km).

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#1 Rock Creek

Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America

Population2,888
Coordinates39.2458300, -95.5372000
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-95.537214, 39.245836)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.56 L · about $9.54
Round trip
$19.08
5.06 gal · 19.12 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.54 $19.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.65 $11.77 $23.55
Diesel $5.30 $13.42 $26.84

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Creek and Leawood. The current time is 18:39:11.

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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.