How far is Victoria, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Victoria, KS to Leawood, KS is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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
261.78 mi
03h 54m
Flight
243.69 mi
392.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.69 mi
Kilometers
392.18 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.78 mi
Kilometers
421.29 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:29 AM CDT
Return by in Victoria
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Victoria
2026-04-18T23:35
Arrive Leawood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Victoria
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
Junction City
KS

City in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas

From Victoria
130.7 mi
01h 57m
To Leawood
131 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 22 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 Victoria and Leawood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    1071 ft · 49 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cathedral Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cathedral Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    945 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    106.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 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 Victoria 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
107 mi · 41%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 35%
South Lawrence Trafficway
36.5 mi · 14%
Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 5%
I 435 East
8.51 mi · 3%
Cathedral Avenue
1.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

106 mi · 01h 46m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
243.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction City
01h 57m from Victoria
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Victoria 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 Victoria to Leawood?

The road trip is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.7 miles from Victoria and 131 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.84 one way or $69.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Victoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Junction City

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

101 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Newton

118 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Victoria and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 243.69 mi (392.18 km).

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#1 Victoria

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,215
Coordinates38.8527900, -99.1476000
Altitude586
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Street (-99.147602, 38.852612)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.24 gal
34.97 L · about $34.84
Round trip
$69.69
18.48 gal · 69.94 L
Estimated CO2
82.1 kg one way
Round trip: 164.2 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.84 $69.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.30 $78.60
Premium $4.65 $43.00 $86.01
Diesel $5.30 $49.01 $98.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Victoria and Leawood. The current time is 23:35:14.

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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.