Trip from Colby, KS to Leawood, KS

Drive Time

6h 32m

Distance

377.2 mi

607 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 21m ★

6 AM

6h 33m

8 AM

6h 57m

10 AM

6h 41m

12 PM

6h 39m

3 PM

6h 43m

5 PM

6h 56m

8 PM

6h 25m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Colby, KS to Leawood, KS covers 377.2 miles and takes about 6h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, South Lawrence Trafficway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 221.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.29 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

188.6 miles from Colby, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 32m drive with frequent turns across 377.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 221.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,950 ft 920 ft

Total Climb

127 ft

Total Descent

2,030 ft

Highest Point

2,950 ft

~31.4 mi in

Elevation Range

2,030 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 around 314 miles in near I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 377.2 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 314 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 328.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 365.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

314 mi into trip | ~5h 19m in | I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway toward I-70 East, Kansas City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-70 East, Kansas City

328.7 mi into trip | ~5h 34m in

Take the exit toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 197 Toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

365.6 mi into trip | ~6h 15m 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

365.9 mi into trip | ~6h 15m in | I 435

Merge onto I 435

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

374.1 mi into trip | ~6h 25m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Colby, KS and Leawood, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City and Lawrence.

Kansas City

314 mi in | ~5h 19m | via I 70

Lawrence

328.7 mi in | ~5h 34m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	221.8 mi	3h 41m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	90.3 mi	1h 32m
South Lawrence Trafficway	36.5 mi	40m
Kansas Turnpike	14 mi	14m
I 435	8.2 mi	9m
North Range Avenue	2.2 mi	4m
State Line Road	1.5 mi	3m
Lee Boulevard	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 221.8 mi, about 3h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colby, KS and Leawood, KS.

Start on West 3rd Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · West 3rd Street

Turn left onto KS 25

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Range Avenue

Turn left

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Merge onto I 70

221 mi · 3 hr 40 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

75 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

15 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Toward I-70 East, Kansas City

Continue on I 70

14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 197 Toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

Turn right onto KS 10

36 mi · 40 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 435 East Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 435

8.2 mi · 9 min · I 435

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 75B Toward State Line Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto State Line Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto West 95th Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · West 95th Street

Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lee Boulevard

Turn left onto West 90th Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · West 90th Street

Arrive at destination

West 90th Street

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 188.6 miles from Colby, KS, or about 3h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 221.8 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 83 miles or 1h 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 188.6 miles or 3h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 22m

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 Colby, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Colby, KS

This is one driving day of about 377.2 miles and 6h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Colby, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 221.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 188.6 mi from Colby, KS · 3h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

189 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

Hays, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salina, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 188.6 miles from Colby, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 221.8 miles.

Arriving in Leawood, KS

The final approach into Leawood, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Leawood, KS.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.29 one way

$114.59 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 132 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$63.16	$126.32
premium	$4.80	$71.21	$142.42
diesel	$5.64	$83.80	$167.60

Estimated Tolls: $0.70

Kansas Turnpike (14 mi) $0.70

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 132 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	113.2	1	$39.61	$18.11
Efficient EV	94.3	1	$33.00	$15.09
EV Truck/SUV	150.9	1	$52.81	$24.14

Gas CO2

132 kg

EV CO2

44 kg (67% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Colby, KS

Evening in Colby on Sunday

Local time

6:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Leawood, KS

Evening in Leawood on Sunday

Local time

6:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

44°F

Valley Falls, KS

189 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

12 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

6h 32m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Colby, KS to Leawood, KS covers 377.2 miles and takes about 6h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, South Lawrence Trafficway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 188.6 miles from Colby, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Colby, KS and Leawood, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City and Lawrence.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 920 ft to 2,950 ft elevation with about 127 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Colby, KS to Leawood, KS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Leawood, KS

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Colby, KS

Leawood, KS

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 32m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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