Origin
Leawood, KS
Late night in Leawood on Friday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leawood, KS to Edgerton, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leawood, KS
Спиридон Варфаламеев
Edgerton, KS
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Trip Overview
Leawood, KS to Edgerton, KS is 30.6 miles and takes about 42 minutes via US 50 and I 435, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or a simple relocation. You'll primarily be on highways, so expect efficient travel. Consider this a practical connection between two points in Kansas, with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 17.7 mi | 21m |
| I 435 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| West 199th Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| State Line Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lee Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Homestead Lane | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 56 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 17.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood, KS and Edgerton, 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 83
Toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
17 mi
·
20 min
·
US 50
Toward I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Homestead Lane
10
Keep slight right at fork
375 ft
·
11 sec
11
Turn straight onto Homestead Lane
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Homestead Lane
12
Turn left onto West 199th Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West 199th Street
13
Turn left onto US 56
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 56
14
Turn left onto East 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 4th Street
15
Turn right onto East Nelson Street
355 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Nelson Street
16
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 3rd Street
17
Arrive at destination
East 3rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 30.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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...
5
27.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
30.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
East Nelson Street
Turn right onto East Nelson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.49 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Edgerton, KS
Late night in Edgerton on Friday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 81% of the 30.6 miles on faster roads like I 435 and US 50. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 17.7 miles on US 50. You'll experience highway driving for most of the trip, transitioning to surface streets like West 199th Street as you approach your destination. Expect a moderate number of exits and merges typical of a highway route.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and I 435. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near I 435; US 50.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 30.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (I 435; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,066 ft
837 ft
Total Climb
260 ft
Total Descent
203 ft
Highest Point
1,066 ft
~10.9 mi in
Elevation Range
229 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Leawood, KS to Edgerton, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Des Moines along the way.
Des Moines
9.5 mi in
|
~14m
|
via US 50
About the Cities
Starting in Leawood, KS
Full guide →Arriving in Edgerton, KS
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on US 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Edgerton, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.7 miles (I 435; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Edgerton, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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