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Trip from Leawood, KS to Minneha, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
185.8 mi
299 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leawood, KS
Спиридон Варфаламеев
Minneha, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
Leawood, KS to Minneha, KS is 185.8 miles and takes about 3 hours 20 minutes via US 50 and I 435, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kansas, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. You'll be on highways for most of the drive, making it a straightforward trip. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion when you want to get from point A to point B efficiently.
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
92.9 miles from Leawood, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 170.4 mi | 2h 54m |
| I 435 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| KS 96 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East 21st Street North | 2 mi | 4m |
| State Line Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lee Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Red Brush | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 170.4 mi, about 2h 54m
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
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Leawood, KS and Minneha, KS.
1
Start on West 90th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
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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
170 mi
·
2 hr 53 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
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 53B
Toward US 54, US 400, KS 96
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
11
Merge onto KS 96
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
KS 96
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward 21st Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto East 21st Street North
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East 21st Street North
14
Turn left onto Red Brush
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Brush
15
At end of road, turn right onto East Wilson Estates Parkway
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Wilson Estates Parkway
16
Turn left onto North Saddle Creek Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Saddle Creek Street
17
Turn right onto East Steeplechase Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Steeplechase Street
18
Arrive at destination
East Steeplechase Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 20-minute drive time and 185.8-mile distance, starting your drive in Leawood, KS, after morning rush hour should get you to Minneha, KS, with plenty of daylight to spare. You'll want to plan for one stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs or refuel if needed, though the $29 fuel estimate suggests you might not need extensive stops. Pay attention to the transition off US 50 as you approach your destination, as this is where the highway character will change. Since this is a manageable one-day drive, you have flexibility in your departure time.
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 92.9 miles from Leawood, KS, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.4 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 41 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.9 miles or 1h 40m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minneha, 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 185.8 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 170.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.9 miles from Leawood, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 50 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 170.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Matfield Green Service Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Towanda Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 182.8 — 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
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~6m in
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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
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~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...
6
179.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 54, US 400, KS 96
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 53B
Toward US 54, US 400, KS 96
6
182.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
Take the exit toward 21st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 21st Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.99 one way
$61.99 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $33.69 | $67.37 |
| premium | $5.26 | $38.47 | $76.94 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $45.20 | $90.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.51 | $8.92 |
| Efficient EV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.26 | $7.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.3 | 0 | $26.01 | $11.89 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Leawood, KS
Morning in Leawood on Sunday
Local time
9:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
NNW 8 to 18 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 7:54AM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 7:54AM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Destination
Minneha, KS
Morning in Minneha on Sunday
Local time
9:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Sunny
N 17 to 24 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 7:54AM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 7:54AM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Goodland 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
4 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 20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 97% of the 185.8 miles on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a long stretch of 170.4 miles on US 50, which means extended periods of consistent cruising. The transition to surface roads will likely be near the end of your trip, after the significant highway mileage. Expect a steady flow of traffic typical of major routes connecting cities within the Great Plains.
97% 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: 170.4 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
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 185.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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
1,440 ft
930 ft
Total Climb
780 ft
Total Descent
337 ft
Highest Point
1,440 ft
~146 mi in
Elevation Range
509 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 Minneha, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Des Moines along the way.
Des Moines
9.5 mi in
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~14m
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via US 50
About the Cities
Starting in Leawood, 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 3h 20m. Total distance: 185.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 170.4 miles on US 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Minneha, 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 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Minneha, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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