Origin
Garden City, KS
Late night in Garden City on Monday
Local time
5:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garden City, KS to Leawood, KS
Drive Time
7h 12m
Distance
379.4 mi
611 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 2m
★
6 AM
7h 12m
8 AM
7h 34m
10 AM
7h 20m
12 PM
7h 18m
3 PM
7h 21m
5 PM
7h 33m
8 PM
7h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Garden City, KS
Tien Nguyen
Leawood, KS
Спиридон Варфаламеев
Trip Overview
The drive from Garden City, KS to Leawood, KS covers 379.4 miles and takes about 7h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Kansas Avenue, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.3 miles on East Kansas Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.63 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
189.7 miles from Garden City, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 12m drive with frequent turns across 379.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Kansas Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 101.3 miles.
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 early in the drive near US 50 Business; US 83 Business / North Main Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 379.4 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: near the start (US 50 Business; US 83 Business / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 316.2 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 331 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 50 Business; US 83 Business / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 50 Business; US 83 Business / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
316.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 58m in
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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
6
331 mi into trip
|
~6h 13m 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
7
367.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 54m 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
376.4 mi into trip
|
~7h 5m 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 Garden City, KS and Leawood, KS, road signs point toward Salina, Kansas City and Lawrence.
Salina
176 mi in
|
~3h 35m
Kansas City
316.2 mi in
|
~5h 58m
|
via I 70
Lawrence
331 mi in
|
~6h 13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Kansas Avenue | 101.3 mi | 2h 2m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 90.3 mi | 1h 32m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 50.5 mi | 50m |
| KS 156 | 47.9 mi | 55m |
| South Lawrence Trafficway | 36.5 mi | 40m |
| West 14th Street | 19.7 mi | 23m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 14 mi | 14m |
| I 435 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
East Kansas Avenue
— 101.3 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City, KS and Leawood, KS.
1
Start on West Walnut Street
58 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Walnut Street
2
Turn left onto US 50 Business; US 83 Business
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto KS 156
101 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
East Kansas Avenue
4
Continue on KS 156
20 mi
·
23 min
·
West 14th Street
5
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Railroad Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Railroad Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 281
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto US 56; KS 96; KS 156
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
10th Street
10
Turn left onto KS 156
48 mi
·
55 min
·
KS 156
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I-70 East, Salina
12
Merge onto I 70; US 40
49 mi
·
49 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Continue on I 70; US 40
75 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15
Continue on I 70; US 40
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
17
Continue on I 70
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 197
Toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
19
Turn right onto KS 10
36 mi
·
40 min
·
South Lawrence Trafficway
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 435 East
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 435
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 435
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 75B
Toward State Line Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Line Road
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto West 95th Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
West 95th Street
25
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Boulevard
26
Turn left onto West 90th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 90th Street
27
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 189.7 miles from Garden City, KS, or about 3h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.3 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.7 miles or 3h 49m 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 2m
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 Garden City, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Garden City, KS
This is one driving day of about 379.4 miles and 7h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Garden City, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on East Kansas Avenue for about 101.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 189.7 mi from Garden City, KS · 3h 49m into the drive
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189.7 miles from Garden City, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before East Kansas Avenue if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.3 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
$57.63 one way
$115.25 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $63.53 | $127.05 |
| premium | $4.80 | $71.62 | $143.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $84.29 | $168.58 |
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
$58
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.7 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 | 113.8 | 1 | $39.84 | $18.21 |
| Efficient EV | 94.9 | 1 | $33.20 | $15.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.8 | 1 | $53.12 | $24.28 |
Gas CO2
133 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.
Destination
Leawood, KS
Late night in Leawood on Monday
Local time
5:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Newton, 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 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
7h 12m 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 Garden City, KS to Leawood, KS covers 379.4 miles and takes about 7h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Kansas Avenue, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 189.7 miles from Garden City, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.63 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 379.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 50 Business; US 83 Business / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 316.2 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 331 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Garden City, KS and Leawood, KS, road signs point toward Salina, Kansas City and Lawrence.
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