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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.67 mi
01h 52m
Flight
96.32 mi
155.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.32 mi
Kilometers
155.01 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.67 mi
Kilometers
186.16 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Wed, Apr 22, 8:32 PM CDT
Return by in Yates Center
Wed, Apr 22, 10:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yates Center
2026-04-22T18:39
Arrive Leawood
Wed, Apr 22, 8:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yates Center
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
Homewood
KS

Human settlement in Kansas, United States

From Yates Center
57.8 mi
00h 56m
To Leawood
57.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Rutledge Street

    1601 ft · 1 min · West Rutledge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Fry Street

    20.4 mi · 24 min · North Fry Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South 4th Street

    17.5 mi · 22 min · South 4th Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1204 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  6. 6

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

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  12. 12

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 4th Street
84.3 mi · 73%
North Fry Street
20.4 mi · 18%
I 435 East
7.48 mi · 6%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 2%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi · 1%
West 95th Street
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
96.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homewood
00h 56m from Yates Center
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lawrence

52 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

65 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

94 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

98 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yates Center and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 96.32 mi (155.01 km).

Yates Center

#1 Yates Center

County seat in Kansas

Population1,267
Coordinates37.8811500, -95.7333200
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: West Rutledge Street (-95.73332, 37.881388)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.45 L · about $15.39
Round trip
$30.77
8.16 gal · 30.9 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Yates Center and Leawood. The current time is 18:39:37.

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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.