Haven, KS to Leawood, KS is 216.3 miles and takes about 3h 51m via I 35, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route covers a relatively short distance, allowing for a flexible schedule. You'll be traveling primarily through the Great Plains region, with the landscape remaining consistent throughout your drive. With 98% of this trip on highways, expect a straightforward and efficient travel experience. This is a simple, direct path ideal for a single-day trip between these two Kansas locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
108.2 miles from Haven, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 35
95.5 mi
1h 38m
Kansas Turnpike
56 mi
56m
KS 96
28.5 mi
31m
KS 254
24.7 mi
27m
US 50
7.5 mi
8m
State Line Road
1.5 mi
3m
Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi
1m
Industrial Drive
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 95.5 mi, about 1h 38m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~761 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,009
Quietest
2 AM
~68 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haven, KS and Leawood, KS.
1
Start on South Kansas Avenue
0.1 mi·35 sec·South Kansas Avenue
2
Turn left onto Industrial Drive
0.4 mi·50 sec·Industrial Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto South Haven Road
528 ft·18 sec·South Haven Road
4
Turn left onto KS 96
28 mi·31 min·KS 96
5
Continue on KS 254
25 mi·27 min·KS 254
Toward KS 254, El DoradoUse the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
267 ft·7 sec
7
Merge onto Boyer Road
260 ft·7 sec·Boyer Road
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
9
Turn straight
0.2 mi·20 sec
10
Merge onto I 35
56 mi·56 min·Kansas Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
95 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 35
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto US 50
7.5 mi·8 min·US 50
Exit 222AToward I 435 East, US 50 EastUse the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 75BToward State Line RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi·3 min·State Line Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto West 95th Street
0.4 mi·57 sec·West 95th Street
16
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi·1 min·Lee Boulevard
17
Turn left onto West 90th Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·West 90th Street
18
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 51m estimated drive time, leaving Haven, KS in the morning allows ample time to reach Leawood, KS before evening. The route is mostly highway, so consider making your single planned stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 95.5-mile stretch on I 35. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your preferences, but an early start is recommended to maximize your time upon arrival.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 108.2 miles from Haven, KS, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.5 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 48 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.2 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
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 Haven, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Haven, KS
This is one driving day of about 216.3 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Haven, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 95.5 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 53.9 and 213.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
53.9 mi into trip|~1h in|Boyer Road
Merge onto Boyer Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
54 mi into trip|~1h in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
110.3 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|I 35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
205.8 mi into trip|~3h 35m in|US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward I 435 East, US 50 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 222A
Toward I 435 East, US 50 East
7
213.3 mi into trip|~3h 44m 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
$36.08 one way
$72.16 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$39.22
$78.43
premium
$5.26
$44.78
$89.57
diesel
$6.18
$52.62
$105.24
Estimated Tolls: $2.80
Kansas Turnpike
(56 mi)$2.80
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.9
0
$22.71
$10.38
Efficient EV
54.1
0
$18.93
$8.65
EV Truck/SUV
86.5
1
$30.28
$13.84
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Haven, KS
Morning
in Haven on Sunday
Local time
8:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
SSW 1 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:31AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 10:30PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Destination
Leawood, KS
Morning
in Leawood on Sunday
Local time
8:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
S 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:31AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 10:30PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 drive is almost entirely highway, with 98% of the 216.3 miles covered on major roads like I 35 and the Kansas Turnpike. You'll experience a longest stretch of 95.5 miles on I 35, so plan your fuel stops accordingly. Surface roads will only become a factor in the final moments of your trip. Expect consistent rural cruising with a high volume of traffic merging and exiting as you approach your destination.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 95.5 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Kansas Turnpike. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 53.9 miles in near Boyer Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 216.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 53.9 miles (Boyer Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 54 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.3 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,530 ft904 ft
Total Climb
438 ft
Total Descent
976 ft
Highest Point
1,530 ft
~92.7 mi in
Elevation Range
626 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Haven, KS to Leawood, KS, road signs begin pointing toward El Dorado along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 216.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 95.5 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.80 in tolls one way, starting with Kansas Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Leawood, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 53.9 miles (Boyer Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 54 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.3 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Leawood, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.
