This 99.5-mile drive from Holton to Leawood, Kansas, will take approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily via the South Lawrence Trafficway, Arizona Avenue, and the Kansas Turnpike. With a projected fuel cost of around $16, this journey through the Great Plains region of Kansas offers a straightforward and efficient way to travel between these two points. Given its manageable distance and duration, no overnight stay is necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.7 miles from Holton, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 99.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 99.5-mile route. While 22% of the journey involves highway travel, the majority will be on local roads and trafficways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 36.5 miles along the South Lawrence Trafficway. This profile suggests a driving experience that requires frequent attention to navigation and speed adjustments as you transition between different types of roads, rather than a consistent highway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Lawrence Trafficway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.5 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 around 28.5 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.5 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: at 28.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.3 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
6
28.5 mi into trip|~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 East, US 40 East, KS 4 East: Kansas City, Gage Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East, KS 4 East: Kansas...
7
28.8 mi into trip|~33m in
Keep slight left at fork 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
36.3 mi into trip|~42m 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
7
87.9 mi into trip|~1h 38m 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
96.4 mi into trip|~1h 48m 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 Holton, KS and Leawood, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City and Lawrence.
Kansas City
28.8 mi in|~33m
Lawrence
51 mi in|~57m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Lawrence Trafficway
36.5 mi
40m
Arizona Avenue
27.7 mi
30m
Kansas Turnpike
14 mi
14m
I 435
8.2 mi
9m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8.1 mi
9m
State Line Road
1.5 mi
3m
Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi
1m
West 4th Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
South Lawrence Trafficway
— 36.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holton, KS and Leawood, KS.
1
Start on New York Avenue
0.1 mi·33 sec·New York Avenue
2
Turn right onto KS 16; KS 116
0.6 mi·1 min·West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto US 75
28 mi·30 min·Arizona Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East, KS 4 East: Kansas City, Gage Boulevard
Exit 75BToward State Line RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi·3 min·State Line Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto West 95th Street
0.4 mi·57 sec·West 95th Street
16
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi·1 min·Lee Boulevard
17
Turn left onto West 90th Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·West 90th Street
18
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 56-minute drive, departing in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you get closer to Leawood. With only 99.5 miles and a fuel cost of about $16, you have the flexibility to leave when you're ready. It’s wise to fill up your tank before you leave Holton, as stops are not factored into this plan. Keep an eye on your navigation system; the 'turn-heavy' nature of this route means paying close attention to upcoming turns to stay on track efficiently.
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 49.7 miles from Holton, KS, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.5 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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.7 miles or 56m 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 31m
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 Holton, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Holton, KS
This is one driving day of about 99.5 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Holton, 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 36.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.7 mi from Holton, KS
· 56m into the drive
The midpoint is around 49.7 miles from Holton, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.56 one way
$31.11 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.08
$34.16
premium
$4.89
$19.15
$38.30
diesel
$5.61
$21.97
$43.94
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
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.8
0
$10.45
$4.78
Efficient EV
24.9
0
$8.71
$3.98
EV Truck/SUV
39.8
0
$13.93
$6.37
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Holton, KS
Late night
in Holton on Saturday
Local time
1:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Leawood, KS
Late night
in Leawood on Saturday
Local time
1:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
21 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
1h 56m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Holton, KS to Leawood, KS covers 99.5 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Lawrence Trafficway, Arizona Avenue, Kansas Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.7 miles from Holton, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.3 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Holton, KS and Leawood, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City and Lawrence.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
