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Trip from Leawood, KS to Wea, KS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

21.6 mi

35 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Leawood, KS, KS

Leawood, KS

Спиридон Варфаламеев

Downtown Wea, KS, KS

Wea, KS

Tien Nguyen

Trip Overview

The drive from Leawood, KS to Wea, KS covers 21.6 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 69, I 435, State Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on US 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 69 11.7 mi 12m
I 435 2.8 mi 3m
State Line Road 1.3 mi 2m
Metcalf Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
Blue Valley Parkway 0.7 mi 1m
Lee Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
Metcalf Road 0.6 mi 1m
West 223rd Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 69 — 11.7 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leawood, KS and Wea, 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

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 435; US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 79 Toward Metcalf Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue
Use the left lane.
9

Turn straight onto Blue Valley Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Blue Valley Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 15 sec · this road
Toward US 69 South: Fort Scott Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward US 69 South: Fort Scott Use the straight lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 36 sec
13

Merge onto US 69

12 mi · 12 min · US 69
Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward 223rd Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn left onto West 223rd Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 223rd Street
16

Turn right onto Metcalf Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Metcalf Road
17

Turn left

198 ft · 14 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 20.3 — 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.
7
5.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward Metcalf Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 79 Toward Metcalf Avenue
6
8 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp toward US 69 South: Fort Scott

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
5
8.6 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 69

Merge onto US 69

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
20.3 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward 223rd Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward 223rd Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.35 one way

$6.70 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $3.67 $7.34
premium $4.93 $4.19 $8.38
diesel $5.60 $4.76 $9.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.27 $1.04
Efficient EV 5.4 0 $1.89 $0.86
EV Truck/SUV 8.6 0 $3.02 $1.38

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Leawood, KS

Late night in Leawood on Friday

Local time

2:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

98°F

Sunny

SW 3 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 4:03AM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 1:01PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Destination

Wea, KS

Late night in Wea on Friday

Local time

2:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

97°F

Sunny

SSW 3 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 4:03AM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 1:01PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

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

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.

What kind of drive is this?

21.6 mi in 31m, mostly highway — 11.7 mi of that is on US 69.

70% 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: 11.7 mi on US 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 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 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 21.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.

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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,099 ft 842 ft

Total Climb

406 ft

Total Descent

264 ft

Highest Point

1,099 ft

~18.5 mi in

Elevation Range

257 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Leawood, KS

Full guide →

Arriving in Wea, 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 31m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on US 69. 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 Wea, 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wea, 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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