Road Trips from Leawood, KS
Leawood, KS, offers a variety of day trip options, from short drives to further excursions. You've got a couple of destinations within a 2.5-hour radius, perfect for a quick escape. For those looking to go a bit further, there are options around 3.5 to 4 hours away. Many of these routes include access to parks, specifically mentioning the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, making them suitable for a day trip focused on scenery and history. The terrain is generally flat to gently rolling, making for straightforward drives.
Total Routes
41
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
25
Under 2 hours
7 total in this range
Full-day getaway
16 total in this range
Lincoln, KS
3h 55m208.4 mi one way
Clay Center, KS
3h 8m164.1 mi one way
This 3.1-hour drive to Clay Center, KS, is a good mid-range option. It offers a mixed highway and surface road experience with a high drive score of 9. Unlike some of the longer trips, it's not recommended for overnight stays, keeping it a focused day trip. The route features mostly flat terrain and has access to Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.
Fredonia, KS
2h 57m148 mi one way
Grandview Plaza, KS
2h 21m130 mi one way
At just 2.4 hours, Grandview Plaza, KS, is one of the closest options from Leawood. It features a drive score of 9 and a mix of highway and surface roads. The terrain is mostly flat, and like several other destinations, it provides access to Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, making it a convenient choice for a day outing.
Caney, KS
3h 35m180.3 mi one way
Weekend trip
15 total in this range
Ness City, KS
5h 55m320.1 mi one way
For a longer day trip, Ness City, KS, is 5.9 hours away, offering a drive score of 10. This route uses a mix of highway and surface roads and features gently rolling terrain. It's one of the longer options and includes access to Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, though it's not recommended for overnight stays.
Garden City, KS
7h 12m380.2 mi one way
La Crosse, KS
5h 11m282.1 mi one way
Osborne, KS
5h263.2 mi one way
Victoria, KS
4h 37m262.8 mi one way
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Ness City, KS
5h 55m320.1 mi one way
Garden City, KS
7h 12m380.2 mi one way
Lincoln, KS
3h 55m208.4 mi one way
La Crosse, KS
5h 11m282.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions across mostly flat terrain, with park access to Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park available on many routes.
Summer
Summer drives are feasible with mostly flat terrain, and opportunities to visit Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park remain.
Fall
Fall's gently rolling terrain provides good visibility for drives to destinations like Ness City or Atwood, with park access still a feature.
Winter
Winter conditions may impact the drive score on mixed highway and surface roads, though the mostly flat terrain is generally manageable.
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