Leawood, KS Road Trips

Sitting in the Great Plains, Leawood, KS is a local road trip base with 51 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 22-mile quick runs to 451-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Leawood, KS head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

51

Longest Drive

450.6 mi

Elkhart, KS

Quickest Drive

31m

Wea, KS

Plan Around Leawood, KS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Leawood, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Lakin, KS to Leawood, KS 402.6 mi · 7h 39m Scott City, KS to Leawood, KS 399.8 mi · 7h Meade, KS to Leawood, KS 361.3 mi · 6h 44m Riverside, KS to Leawood, KS 336.6 mi · 6h 35m

Continue From Leawood, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Leawood, KS to Elkhart, KS 450.6 mi · 8h 44m Leawood, KS to Johnson, KS 430.3 mi · 8h 31m Leawood, KS to Ulysses, KS 408.3 mi · 8h 4m Leawood, KS to Atwood, KS 406.3 mi · 7h 23m

Trips from Leawood, KS

Leawood, KS to Elkhart, KS

450.6 mi 8h 44m

Leawood, KS to Johnson, KS

430.3 mi 8h 31m

Leawood, KS to Ulysses, KS

408.3 mi 8h 4m

Leawood, KS to Atwood, KS

406.3 mi 7h 23m

Leawood, KS to Sublette, KS

380.8 mi 7h 18m

Leawood, KS to Garden City, KS

380.2 mi 7h 12m

Leawood, KS to Colby, KS

377.7 mi 6h 32m

Leawood, KS to Cimarron, KS

348.5 mi 6h 41m

Leawood, KS to Dodge City, KS

330 mi 6h 17m

Leawood, KS to Fort Dodge, KS

328.6 mi 6h 17m

Leawood, KS to Ness City, KS

320.1 mi 5h 55m

Leawood, KS to La Crosse, KS

282.1 mi 5h 11m

Leawood, KS to Pratt, KS

266.8 mi 4h 54m

Leawood, KS to Osborne, KS

263.2 mi 5h

Leawood, KS to Victoria, KS

262.8 mi 4h 37m

Leawood, KS to Conway Springs, KS

219 mi 4h 7m

Leawood, KS to Haven, KS

216.4 mi 3h 52m

Leawood, KS to Lyons, KS

215.6 mi 4h 3m

Driving from Leawood, KS

On average, trips departing from Leawood, KS run 223 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 13m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 451 miles (8h 44m), while the shortest is just 22 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Leawood, KS most often head toward Elkhart, KS (450.6 mi, 8h 44m), Johnson, KS (430.3 mi, 8h 31m), Ulysses, KS (408.3 mi, 8h 4m), Atwood, KS (406.3 mi, 7h 23m), and Sublette, KS (380.8 mi, 7h 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.8 per gallon. For the typical 223-mile trip from Leawood, KS, budget about $33 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 41 mapped routes leaving Leawood, KS and 10 routes heading into Leawood, KS, covering 51 total connections. Distances range from 22 to 451 miles.

The longest mapped route from Leawood, KS covers 451 miles and takes approximately 8h 44m. Shorter options start at just 22 miles.

The average route from Leawood, KS runs about 223 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 13m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.8/gallon for regular), the average 223-mile trip from Leawood, KS costs roughly $33 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Leawood, KS include Elkhart, KS, Johnson, KS, Ulysses, KS and Atwood, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.