How far is Rossville, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Rossville, KS to Leawood, KS is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
85.54 mi
01h 27m
Flight
72.57 mi
116.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.57 mi
Kilometers
116.79 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.54 mi
Kilometers
137.67 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Sat, May 30, 8:21 PM CDT
Return by in Rossville
Sat, May 30, 9:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossville
2026-05-30T18:54
Arrive Leawood
Sat, May 30, 8:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rossville
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
Kanwaka
KS

Township in Douglas County, Kansas

From Rossville
42.8 mi
00h 43m
To Leawood
42.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Anderson Street

    1578 ft · 1 min · East Anderson Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    2111 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, US 40 East, KS 4 East: Kansas City, Gage Boulevard

    1621 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I-70 East, Kansas City

    1046 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    2307 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    36.5 mi · 40 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 435 East

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rossville 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lawrence Trafficway
36.5 mi · 43%
Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 16%
I 435 East
8.51 mi · 10%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8.07 mi · 9%
East Anderson Street
1.94 mi · 2%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 2%
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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanwaka
00h 43m from Rossville
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rossville and Slight 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 Rossville to Leawood?

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Kanwaka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Rossville and 42.8 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rossville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Kanwaka

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

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

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Lawrence

12 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

27 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

82 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 72.57 mi (116.79 km).

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#1 Rossville

Township in Shawnee County, Kansas

Population1,115
Coordinates39.1361100, -95.9516600
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: East Anderson Street (-95.951452, 39.136344)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $11.39
Round trip
$22.78
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.39 $22.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.84 $25.69
Premium $4.65 $14.06 $28.11
Diesel $5.30 $16.02 $32.04

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rossville and Leawood. The current time is 18:54:11.

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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.