Trip from Hoisington, KS to Leawood, KS

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Drive Time

4h 34m

Distance

251.2 mi

404 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 21m ★

6 AM

4h 35m

8 AM

5h 2m

10 AM

4h 44m

12 PM

4h 41m

3 PM

4h 45m

5 PM

5h 0m

8 PM

4h 27m

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

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Leawood, KS

Спиридон Варфаламеев

Trip Overview

The drive from Hoisington, KS to Leawood, KS covers 251.2 miles and takes about 4h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Lawrence Trafficway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.3 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.27 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

125.6 miles from Hoisington, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 4h 34m drive with frequent turns across 251.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 90.3 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 281 / North Main Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 251.2 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: near the start (US 281 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 188 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 281 / North Main Street

Turn left onto US 281 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

188 mi into trip | ~3h 21m 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

202.8 mi into trip | ~3h 36m 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

239.6 mi into trip | ~4h 17m 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

248.2 mi into trip | ~4h 27m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Salina

47.8 mi in | ~58m

Kansas City

188 mi in | ~3h 21m | via I 70

Lawrence

202.8 mi in | ~3h 36m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	90.3 mi	1h 32m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	50.5 mi	50m
South Lawrence Trafficway	36.5 mi	40m
KS 156	32.3 mi	37m
East 9th Street	14.9 mi	18m
Kansas Turnpike	14 mi	14m
I 435	8.2 mi	9m
State Line Road	1.5 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway — 90.3 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West 5th Street

188 ft · 13 sec · West 5th Street

Turn left onto US 281

0.3 mi · 27 sec · North Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto KS 4

15 mi · 18 min · East 9th Street

Turn left

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Turn straight onto KS 156

32 mi · 37 min · KS 156

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward I-70 East, Salina

Merge onto I 70; US 40

49 mi · 49 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

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 125.6 miles from Hoisington, KS, or about 2h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.3 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 125.6 miles or 2h 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 40m

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 Hoisington, 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 Hoisington, KS

This is one driving day of about 251.2 miles and 4h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hoisington, 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 Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for about 90.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 125.6 mi from Hoisington, KS · 2h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

126 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

Lincoln, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fairbury, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 125.6 miles from Hoisington, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.3 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.27 one way

$78.54 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$43.12	$86.24
premium	$4.89	$48.34	$96.68
diesel	$5.61	$55.46	$110.92

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

$39

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	75.4	0	$26.38	$12.06
Efficient EV	62.8	0	$21.98	$10.05
EV Truck/SUV	100.5	1	$35.17	$16.08

Gas CO2

88 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 2 days ago

Origin

Hoisington, KS

Afternoon in Hoisington on Tuesday

Local time

1:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Leawood, KS

Afternoon in Leawood on Tuesday

Local time

1:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Valley Falls, KS

126 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

7 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

4h 34m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hoisington, KS to Leawood, KS covers 251.2 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 125.6 miles from Hoisington, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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.