How far is Tecumseh, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Tecumseh, KS to Leawood, KS is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
62.67 mi
01h 06m
Flight
51.97 mi
83.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.97 mi
Kilometers
83.63 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.67 mi
Kilometers
100.85 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Sat, Apr 18, 8:13 AM CDT
Return by in Tecumseh
Sat, Apr 18, 9:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tecumseh
2026-04-18T07:06
Arrive Leawood
Sat, Apr 18, 8:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tecumseh
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
Eudora
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Tecumseh
32.6 mi
00h 33m
To Leawood
30.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 3rd Terrace

    825 ft · 41 sec · Southeast 3rd Terrace

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast Tecumseh Road

    1587 ft · 46 sec · Southeast Tecumseh Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1786 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Oakland Expressway

    1929 ft · 24 sec · Oakland Expressway

  6. 6

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

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    2439 ft · 32 sec · Kansas Turnpike

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    2307 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    36.5 mi · 40 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 435 East

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lawrence Trafficway
36.5 mi · 58%
Kansas Turnpike
13.6 mi · 22%
I 435 East
8.51 mi · 14%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 3%
I 70 East
0.84 mi · 1%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eudora
00h 33m from Tecumseh
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Tecumseh and 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 Tecumseh to Leawood?

The road trip is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Eudora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Tecumseh and 30.1 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tecumseh and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Eudora

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

12 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Topeka

50 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Independence

60 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tecumseh and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 51.97 mi (83.63 km).

Tecumseh

#1 Tecumseh

Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas

Population7,777
Coordinates39.0480600, -95.5791500
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast 3rd Terrace (-95.579131, 39.048589)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.37 L · about $8.33
Round trip
$16.67
4.42 gal · 16.74 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.33 $16.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.40 $18.80
Premium $4.65 $10.29 $20.57
Diesel $5.30 $11.72 $23.44

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tecumseh and Leawood. The current time is 07:06:37.

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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.