Parsons, KS to Leawood, KS is 149.1 miles and takes about 2h 55m via US 69, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a single-day trip that stays within the state of Kansas, traversing the Great Plains region. You'll experience a mixed drive, offering a blend of highway speeds and potentially slower local road sections. Given the relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a flexible, straightforward journey.
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
74.5 miles from Parsons, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Parkview Drive
57.5 mi
1h 4m
US 69
52.4 mi
56m
24000 Road
29 mi
34m
I 435
2.6 mi
3m
Main Street
1.7 mi
2m
State Line Road
1.5 mi
3m
Metcalf Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Blue Valley Parkway
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Parkview Drive
— 57.5 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parsons, KS and Leawood, KS.
1
Start on Main Street
1.7 mi·2 min·Main Street
2
Continue on 24000 Road
2.8 mi·3 min·24000 Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 400
26 mi·31 min·24000 Road
4
Turn left onto US 69; US 160
7.7 mi·11 min·US 69; US 160
5
Turn left onto US 69; US 160
58 mi·1 hr 4 min·Parkview Drive
6
Continue on US 69; KS 52
45 mi·45 min·US 69; KS 52
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·48 sec
Toward Blue Valley Parkway
8
Continue on Blue Valley Parkway
0.8 mi·1 min·Blue Valley Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Metcalf Avenue
1.1 mi·2 min·Metcalf Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 435 East, US 50 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 435; US 50
2.6 mi·3 min·I 435; US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 75BToward State Line RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi·3 min·State Line Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto West 95th Street
0.4 mi·57 sec·West 95th Street
15
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi·1 min·Lee Boulevard
16
Turn left onto West 90th Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·West 90th Street
17
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Trip Plan
For this 2h 55m drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. With only one recommended stop and a total distance of 149.1 miles, you have plenty of flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you approach the longest stretch of 57.5 miles on Parkview Drive, to ensure you don't need to make an unplanned stop. The estimated fuel cost is around $23, so budget accordingly.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.5 miles from Parsons, KS, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.5 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 33 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.5 miles or 1h 29m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leawood, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Parsons, 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 Parsons, KS
This is one driving day of about 149.1 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Parsons, 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 Parkview Drive for about 57.5 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 146 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.4 mi into trip|~6m in|US 400 / 24000 Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 400 / 24000 Road
Navigation decision point
4
38.3 mi into trip|~48m in|US 69; US 160 / Parkview Drive
Turn left onto US 69; US 160 / Parkview Drive
Navigation decision point
6
143.1 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Take the ramp toward I 435 East, US 50 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 435 East, US 50 East
5
143.4 mi into trip|~2h 44m 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
146 mi into trip|~2h 47m in
Take the exit toward State Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 75B
Toward State Line Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.31 one way
$46.62 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.59
$51.19
premium
$4.89
$28.69
$57.39
diesel
$5.61
$32.92
$65.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.7
0
$15.66
$7.16
Efficient EV
37.3
0
$13.05
$5.96
EV Truck/SUV
59.6
0
$20.87
$9.54
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Parsons, KS
Late night
in Parsons on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Leawood, KS
Late night
in Leawood on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
2h 55m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 37% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 57.5 miles on Parkview Drive, which might feel like a more continuous, potentially less varied segment. The route progresses through different road types, transitioning from local roads to US highways like US 69. Expect the driving character to shift as you move from your starting point in Parsons to your destination in Leawood, likely involving some faster-paced highway sections interspersed with more typical rural or suburban driving.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.5 mi on Parkview Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near US 400 / 24000 Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 55m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (US 400 / 24000 Road): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (US 69; US 160 / Parkview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 143.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 149.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 57.5 miles on Parkview Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 4.4 miles (US 400 / 24000 Road): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (US 69; US 160 / Parkview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 143.1 miles: 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 Leawood, KS before heading back.
