How far is Yates Center, KS from Leawood, KS?
The driving distance from Yates Center, KS to Leawood, KS is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (155 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yates Center and Leawood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yates Center and Leawood.
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Start on West Rutledge Street
1601 ft · 1 min · West Rutledge Street
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Turn right onto North Fry Street
20.4 mi · 24 min · North Fry Street
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Continue on South 4th Street
17.5 mi · 22 min · South 4th Street
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Take the exit right
1204 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
66.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 East, US 50 East
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road
1669 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road
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Turn left onto West 95th Street
2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street
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Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 90th Street
718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yates Center and Leawood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South 4th Street
Merge slight left
66.6 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Yates Center 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 Yates Center to Leawood?
The road trip is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Homewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Yates Center and 57.9 miles from Leawood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.3 miles (155 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Yates Center and Mostly Sunny near Leawood.
Stop Ideas Near Homewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Homewood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yates Center and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 96.32 mi (155.01 km).
#1 Yates Center
County seat in Kansas
| Population | 1,267 |
| Coordinates | 37.8811500, -95.7333200 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.39 | $30.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.35 | $34.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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