Arma, KS to Leawood, KS is 103.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 58 minutes via US 69 and I 435, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive is a straightforward trip across the Kansas Great Plains, staying entirely within the state. You'll find it's a predominantly highway-focused journey, making it a convenient option for a quick transit between these two points. With a low recommended duration of one day, you can easily plan this trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect a practical and efficient travel experience with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.9 miles from Arma, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 69
94.2 mi
1h 40m
I 435
2.6 mi
3m
State Line Road
1.5 mi
3m
Metcalf Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Blue Valley Parkway
0.8 mi
1m
North West Street
0.7 mi
1m
Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi
1m
West 95th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 94.2 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arma, KS and Leawood, KS.
1
Start on East Washington Street
0.3 mi·1 min·East Washington Street
2
Turn right onto US 69 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·North West Street
3
Turn right onto US 69
94 mi·1 hr 40 min·US 69
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.6 mi·48 sec
Toward Blue Valley Parkway
5
Continue on Blue Valley Parkway
0.8 mi·1 min·Blue Valley Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Metcalf Avenue
1.1 mi·2 min·Metcalf Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 435 East, US 50 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 435; US 50
2.6 mi·3 min·I 435; US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 75BToward State Line RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi·3 min·State Line Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto West 95th Street
0.4 mi·57 sec·West 95th Street
12
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi·1 min·Lee Boulevard
13
Turn left onto West 90th Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·West 90th Street
14
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of under two hours, this is a perfect same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You can easily leave in the morning and arrive by midday, or depart in the afternoon and reach Leawood with plenty of evening to spare. There are no specific recommended stops, so plan your fuel and rest breaks as needed, especially during the long 94.2-mile stretch on US 69. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Leawood, as services can become more spaced out on the highway segments.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.9 miles from Arma, KS, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leawood, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Arma, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arma, KS
This is one driving day of about 103.7 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Arma, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 69 for about 94.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 100.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|US 69 Business / North West Street
Turn right onto US 69 Business / North West Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 69
Turn right onto US 69
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
97.7 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Take the ramp toward I 435 East, US 50 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 435 East, US 50 East
5
98 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|I 435; US 50
Merge onto I 435; US 50
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
100.7 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward State Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 75B
Toward State Line Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.21 one way
$32.42 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.80
$35.60
premium
$4.89
$19.96
$39.91
diesel
$5.61
$22.90
$45.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.1
0
$10.89
$4.98
Efficient EV
25.9
0
$9.07
$4.15
EV Truck/SUV
41.5
0
$14.52
$6.64
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Arma, KS
Night
in Arma on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Leawood, KS
Night
in Leawood on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 94% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 94.2 miles primarily on US 69, offering a consistent driving pace. The journey transitions to I 435 and then State Line Road, providing a mix of high-speed highway travel and potentially slightly more varied road conditions as you approach your destination. The character is largely that of a modern interstate drive, designed for efficient travel across the landscape.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 94.2 mi on US 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and I 435. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 69 Business / North West Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 69 Business / North West Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 69): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 103.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 94.2 miles on US 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 69 Business / North West Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 69): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Leawood, KS before heading back.
