Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 18m
Distance
380.8 mi
613 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leawood, KS
Спиридон Варфаламеев
Sublette, KS
Pablo López
Leawood, KS to Sublette, KS is 380.8 miles and takes about 7h 18m via US 50, with a fuel budget near $60 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kansas, traversing the Great Plains region from start to finish. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on highways, making it a solid choice for a single-day excursion. The route is designed for efficiency, with most of your travel occurring on major roadways.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
190.4 miles from Leawood, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 35m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 314.9 mi | 5h 55m |
| US 56 | 55.8 mi | 1h 7m |
| I 435 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| State Line Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lee Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 90th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Inman Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
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
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood, KS and Sublette, KS.
Start on West 90th Street
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
Turn left onto West 95th Street
Turn right onto State Line Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 435; US 50
Take the exit onto US 50
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
Take the exit
Enter roundabout
Continue
Enter roundabout onto US 50
Continue on US 50
Enter roundabout onto US 50
Continue on US 50
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
Take the exit onto US 50
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
Enter roundabout onto US 50
Continue on US 50
Turn left onto US 56; US 283
Turn left onto US 56; US 283
Keep slight right at fork onto US 56; US 283; US 400
Turn straight onto US 56; US 400
Turn left onto North Inman Street
Arrive at destination
To make the most of this 7h 18m drive, aim for an early morning departure from Leawood to ensure you have ample daylight. With a total of 380.8 miles, it's easily manageable in one day, but plan for at least two stops to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 314.9-mile stretch on US 50, as services can be spread out in rural Kansas. Your estimated fuel cost is around $60, so factor that into your budget.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 84 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.4 miles or 3h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sublette, KS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Leawood, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Leawood, KS
This is one driving day of about 380.8 miles and 7h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
190 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.
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 190.4 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 314.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 177 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 435; US 50
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$59.04 one way
$118.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $64.74 | $129.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $73.88 | $147.76 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $83.94 | $167.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.2 | 1 | $39.98 | $18.28 |
| Efficient EV | 95.2 | 1 | $33.32 | $15.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152.3 | 1 | $53.31 | $24.37 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Leawood on Tuesday
Local time
10:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
98°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Sublette on Tuesday
Local time
10:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
102°F
Sunny
96°F
Peabody, KS
190 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is almost entirely on highways, with a 99% highway share. You'll experience the longest continuous stretch on US 50 for 314.9 miles. Expect minimal time on surface roads, as the vast majority of your 7h 18m travel will be on well-maintained highways. The transition from highway to surface roads will be minimal, likely occurring only at the very beginning and end of your trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and US 56. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 380.8 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.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
2,055 ft
Total Descent
83 ft
Highest Point
2,914 ft
~380.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,972 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Leawood, KS to Sublette, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Newton along the way.
Newton
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 18m. Total distance: 380.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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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