Leawood, KS to Douglass, KS is 190.6 miles and takes about 3h 31m via US 50, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Kansas. With 85% of the route on highways, you'll experience a fairly direct path. The drive is best suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
95.3 miles from Leawood, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 50
147.3 mi
2h 31m
North Main Street
13.3 mi
18m
Walnut Street
11.3 mi
14m
US 54
7.9 mi
10m
I 435
6.8 mi
7m
State Line Road
1.3 mi
2m
Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi
1m
East 1st Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 147.3 mi, about 2h 31m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~751 veh/hr typical
· worst 979
Quietest
2 AM
~68 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Leawood, KS and Douglass, KS.
1
Start on West 90th Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·West 90th Street
2
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi·1 min·Lee Boulevard
3
Turn left onto West 95th Street
0.4 mi·53 sec·West 95th Street
4
Turn right onto State Line Road
1.3 mi·2 min·State Line Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·33 sec
6
Merge onto I 435; US 50
6.8 mi·7 min·I 435; US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 50
0.5 mi·58 sec·US 50
Exit 83Toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des MoinesUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
147 mi·2 hr 30 min·US 50
Toward I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 169 South: WichitaUse the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward US 77: El Dorado
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 77
13 mi·18 min·North Main Street
11
Take the exit onto US 54; US 77
7.9 mi·10 min·US 54; US 77
12
Turn left onto US 77
11 mi·14 min·Walnut Street
13
Turn right onto East 1st Street
0.5 mi·52 sec·East 1st Street
14
Arrive at destination
East 1st Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3h 31m duration, leaving Leawood in the morning allows ample time to reach Douglass and still have a full day. The route features a long 147.3-mile stretch on US 50, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you embark on this segment, especially considering the estimated $30 fuel cost. With only one recommended stop and a mostly highway profile, you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye out for the shift from highway to local roads as you approach Douglass.
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 95.3 miles from Leawood, KS, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.3 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 42 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.3 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Douglass, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Leawood, 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 Leawood, KS
This is one driving day of about 190.6 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Leawood, 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 US 50 for about 147.3 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Lee Boulevard
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|West 95th Street
Turn left onto West 95th Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.7 mi into trip|~6m 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.
8
9.5 mi into trip|~14m in|US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
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 83
Toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita...
8
10 mi into trip|~15m in|US 50
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 1...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.69 one way
$63.38 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$34.52
$69.04
premium
$5.18
$38.89
$77.79
diesel
$5.35
$40.15
$80.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.2
0
$20.01
$9.15
Efficient EV
47.7
0
$16.68
$7.62
EV Truck/SUV
76.2
0
$26.68
$12.20
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Leawood, KS
Afternoon
in Leawood on Wednesday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
ESE 3 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 1 at 4:14AM CDT until June 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 1 at 2:49AM CDT until June 1 at 7:45AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Destination
Douglass, KS
Afternoon
in Douglass on Wednesday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Clear
NE 6 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 1 at 4:14AM CDT until June 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 1 at 2:49AM CDT until June 1 at 7:45AM CDT by NWS Wichita 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 31m 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 predominantly highway, with 85% of the 190.6 miles utilizing major roadways like US 50. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of highway at 147.3 miles on US 50. The transition to surface streets, such as North Main Street and Walnut Street, will occur closer to your destination in Douglass. Expect a consistent cruising pace for the majority of the trip.
85% 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: 147.3 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and North Main Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lee Boulevard.
Driving Effort5/10
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 190.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Lee Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West 95th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 435; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 190.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 147.3 miles on US 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lee Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West 95th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 435; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Douglass, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.
