How far is Saint George, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Saint George, KS to Leawood, KS is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
117.82 mi
01h 59m
Flight
97.96 mi
157.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.96 mi
Kilometers
157.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.82 mi
Kilometers
189.61 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Tue, Jun 2, 10:50 AM CDT
Return by in Saint George
Tue, Jun 2, 12:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-06-02T08:51
Arrive Leawood
Tue, Jun 2, 10:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint George
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tecumseh
KS

Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas

From Saint George
58.9 mi
00h 59m
To Leawood
58.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Leawood.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    93 m · 18 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    2022 ft · 58 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Military Trail Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Military Trail Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I-70 East, Topeka

    1275 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    22 mi · 22 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2307 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    36.5 mi · 40 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 435 East

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint George 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
37.6 mi · 32%
South Lawrence Trafficway
36.5 mi · 31%
Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 12%
Lincoln Avenue
9.7 mi · 8%
I 435 East
8.51 mi · 7%
Military Trail Road
5.68 mi · 5%
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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tecumseh
00h 59m from Saint George
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint George and Partly Sunny near Leawood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Leawood?

The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Tecumseh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Saint George and 58.9 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Saint George and Partly Sunny near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Tecumseh

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

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

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Topeka

7 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

31 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

86 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

99 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 97.96 mi (157.65 km).

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#1 Saint George

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,017
Coordinates39.1911100, -96.4202800
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Grant Street (-96.420241, 39.1911)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.74 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
8.32 gal · 31.48 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.69 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.65 $19.36 $38.72
Diesel $5.30 $22.06 $44.13

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and Leawood. The current time is 08:51:02.

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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.