How far is Sabetha, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Sabetha, KS to Leawood, KS is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
128.47 mi
02h 05m
Flight
90.38 mi
145.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.38 mi
Kilometers
145.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.47 mi
Kilometers
206.76 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM CDT
Return by in Sabetha
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sabetha
2026-04-22T20:15
Arrive Leawood
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sabetha
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
Elwood
KS

City in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States

From Sabetha
60.2 mi
01h 02m
To Leawood
68.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Sabetha and Leawood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Virginia Street

    65 m · 15 sec · Virginia Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    107 m · 18 sec · South 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main

    1790 ft · 44 sec · East Main

  5. 5

    Continue on 270th Street

    549 ft · 10 sec · 270th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1619 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1480 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US 36 Highway

    1658 ft · 22 sec · US 36 Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · West 1st Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US 36 Highway

    20.6 mi · 24 min · US 36 Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 36

    28.2 mi · 34 min · Highway 36

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City

    954 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City

    1705 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 28 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South: Kansas

    1066 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Metcalf Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Metcalf Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Metcalf Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 75th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 75th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Mission Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West 89th Street

    3253 ft · 2 min · West 89th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Meadow Lane

    113 m · 22 sec · Meadow Lane

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    551 ft · 24 sec · West 90th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 South
39.4 mi · 31%
Highway 36
28.2 mi · 22%
US 36 Highway
21 mi · 16%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
12.3 mi · 10%
270th Street
5.12 mi · 4%
I 229 South
4.71 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Highway 36

Continue on Highway 36

28.2 mi · 00h 34m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
90.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elwood
01h 02m from Sabetha
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sabetha 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 Sabetha to Leawood?

The road trip is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Sabetha and 68.3 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elwood

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

84 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

92 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

103 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sabetha and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 90.38 mi (145.46 km).

Sabetha

#1 Sabetha

City in Kansas

Population2,550
Coordinates39.9022200, -95.8008200
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Street (-95.80082, 39.902397)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.16 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.17
9.06 gal · 34.32 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.08 $34.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.65 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $5.30 $24.03 $48.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sabetha and Leawood. The current time is 20:15:51.

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.