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Leawood, KS Road Trips

Sitting in the Great Plains, Leawood, KS is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 130-mile quick runs to 406-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Leawood, KS head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Downtown Leawood, KS, KS

Photo: Спиридон Варфаламеев

Trip Routes

9

Longest Drive

406.3 mi

Atwood, KS

Quickest Drive

2h 21m

Grandview Plaza, KS

Plan Around Leawood, KS

Trips from Leawood, KS

Driving from Leawood, KS

On average, trips departing from Leawood, KS run 244 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 28m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 406 miles (7h 23m), while the shortest is just 130 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Leawood, KS most often head toward Atwood, KS (406.3 mi, 7h 23m), Colby, KS (377.7 mi, 6h 32m), Ness City, KS (320.1 mi, 5h 55m), Clearwater, KS (208 mi, 3h 47m), and Concordia, KS (207.6 mi, 4h 1m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 244-mile trip from Leawood, KS, budget about $36 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 9 mapped routes leaving Leawood, KS and 0 routes heading into Leawood, KS, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 130 to 406 miles.

The longest mapped route from Leawood, KS covers 406 miles and takes approximately 7h 23m. Shorter options start at just 130 miles.

The average route from Leawood, KS runs about 244 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 244-mile trip from Leawood, KS costs roughly $36 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 Atwood, KS, Colby, KS, Ness City, KS and Clearwater, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Leawood, KS by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

33,844

Median Income

$184,976

Median Home Value

$620,400

Median Age

48.4

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Notable People from Leawood, KS

A sampling of people born in Leawood, KS.

Sean Plott

Sean Plott

1986

StarCraft commentator

Holley Fain

Holley Fain

1981

actress

City data from Wikidata (Q1947796), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

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