How far is Sedgwick, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Sedgwick, KS to Leawood, KS is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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
190.56 mi
03h 00m
Flight
168.26 mi
270.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.26 mi
Kilometers
270.79 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.56 mi
Kilometers
306.67 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Mon, May 4, 9:39 PM CDT
Return by in Sedgwick
Tue, May 5, 12:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sedgwick
2026-05-04T18:38
Arrive Leawood
Mon, May 4, 9:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sedgwick
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
Neosho Rapids
KS

City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Sedgwick
95.2 mi
01h 30m
To Leawood
95.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    108 m · 21 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    1513 ft · 44 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Avenue North

    1250 ft · 40 sec · Harrison Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2666 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest 125th Street

    3.9 mi · 10 min · Southwest 125th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 125th Street

    3100 ft · 2 min · 125th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia

    26.2 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 50 East: Emporia

    65 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East: Emporia

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    111 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    822 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City

    9 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City

    1367 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    94.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 East, US 50 East

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sedgwick 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
94.9 mi · 50%
US 50 East
42.8 mi · 22%
US 50
26.2 mi · 14%
125th Street
10.9 mi · 6%
I 435 East
7.48 mi · 4%
Southwest 125th Street
3.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

94.6 mi · 01h 37m

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
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
168.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neosho Rapids
01h 30m from Sedgwick
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sedgwick and Mostly Sunny then 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 Sedgwick to Leawood?

The road trip is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Neosho Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.2 miles from Sedgwick and 95.4 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sedgwick and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Neosho Rapids

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

81 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

94 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sedgwick and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 168.26 mi (270.79 km).

Sedgwick

#1 Sedgwick

City in Kansas

Population1,657
Coordinates37.9166800, -97.4225400
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Avenue (-97.423236, 37.916682)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.45 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.68
13.44 gal · 50.9 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.34 $50.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.58 $57.16
Premium $4.65 $31.27 $62.55
Diesel $5.30 $35.64 $71.29

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Sedgwick and Leawood. The current time is 18:38:49.

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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.