Origin
Carbondale, KS
Afternoon in Carbondale on Saturday
Local time
1:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carbondale, KS to Leawood, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
74.5 mi
120 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carbondale, KS
Tien Nguyen
Leawood, KS
Спиридон Варфаламеев
Trip Overview
The drive from Carbondale, KS to Leawood, KS covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Lawrence Trafficway, North 300 Road, West 157th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.7 miles on South Lawrence Trafficway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.3 miles from Carbondale, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lawrence Trafficway | 27.7 mi | 29m |
| North 300 Road | 12.6 mi | 15m |
| West 157th Street | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| US 59 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| I 435 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| US 75 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| State Line Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Lee Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Lawrence Trafficway
— 27.7 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carbondale, KS and Leawood, KS.
1
Start on South 4th Street
130 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 4th Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
4
Merge onto US 75
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 75
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
6
Turn left onto US 56
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
West 157th Street
7
Continue on US 56
13 mi
·
15 min
·
North 300 Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 59 North: Lawrence
9
Merge onto US 59
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 59
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward KS 10 East: Olathe
11
Merge onto KS 10
28 mi
·
29 min
·
South Lawrence Trafficway
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 435 East
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 435
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 435
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 75B
Toward State Line Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Line Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto West 95th Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
West 95th Street
17
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Boulevard
18
Turn left onto West 90th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 90th Street
19
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.3 miles from Carbondale, KS, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.7 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.3 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leawood, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Carbondale, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Carbondale, KS
This is one driving day of about 74.5 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Carbondale, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Lawrence Trafficway for about 27.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.3 miles from Carbondale, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 71.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the ramp toward US 59 North: Lawrence
Navigation decision point
Toward US 59 North: Lawrence
6
34.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward KS 10 East: Olathe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward KS 10 East: Olathe
7
62.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 435 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 435 East
7
71.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
$11.65 one way
$23.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.34 | $28.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.45 | $32.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.82 | $3.58 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $4.77 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Leawood, KS
Afternoon in Leawood on Saturday
Local time
1:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
De Soto, KS
37 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
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
1h 32m 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?
74.5 mi in 1h 32m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 mi on South Lawrence Trafficway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 74.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.7 miles on South Lawrence Trafficway. 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 Leawood, 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Leawood, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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