Origin
Leawood, KS
Evening in Leawood on Sunday
Local time
6:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leawood, KS to Arma, KS
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
103.8 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leawood, KS
Спиридон Варфаламеев
Arma, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Leawood to Arma, you are looking at a straightforward 103.8-mile journey through the Kansas Great Plains. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 1 hour and 58 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $16 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, keeping navigation simple and predictable. Since both locations are situated within the same region, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the entire transit. It is a reliable, no-nonsense path for those needing to travel between these two Kansas communities efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.9 miles from Leawood, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 94% of your time spent on major roads like US 69 and I-435. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 94.1 miles specifically on US 69. Because the drive is dominated by high-speed corridors, you should expect a consistent, efficient pace rather than winding local roads. Transitioning from the suburban environment of Leawood onto the open highway allows for steady cruising through the plains. While the path remains functional and fast, it lacks the technical curves found on rural backroads, ensuring a predictable experience behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 94.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and I 435. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lee Boulevard.
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 103.8 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 0.1 miles (Lee Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 435; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Lee Boulevard
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 435; US 50
Merge onto I 435; US 50
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Metcalf Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 79
Toward Metcalf Avenue
6
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 69
Merge onto US 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 94.1 mi | 1h 40m |
| I 435 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| State Line Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Metcalf Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North West Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Blue Valley Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lee Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 94.1 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood, KS and Arma, KS.
1
Start on West 90th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 90th Street
2
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Boulevard
3
Turn left onto West 95th Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West 95th Street
4
Turn right onto State Line Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Line Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
6
Merge onto I 435; US 50
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 435; US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 79
Toward Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn straight onto Blue Valley Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Valley Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
this road
Toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
13
Merge onto US 69
94 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
US 69
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto US 69 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North West Street
15
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
16
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a sub-two-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With no mandatory stops required to reach your destination, you can easily tackle the 103.8 miles in one go if you prefer. Keep in mind that since the vast majority of your time is spent on US 69, you should stay alert for typical highway traffic patterns, especially when navigating the initial segments involving I-435 and State Line Road. Since fuel costs are estimated at $16, filling up before you leave Leawood is a smart way to avoid mid-trip errands. Use the simplicity of this route to your advantage by focusing on a steady pace rather than rushing through the stretches of open highway.
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 51.9 miles from Leawood, KS, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.1 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 1h 1m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arma, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Leawood, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Leawood, KS
This is one driving day of about 103.8 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leawood, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 69 for about 94.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.9 mi from Leawood, KS · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.9 miles from Leawood, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.1 miles.
Arriving in Arma, KS
The final approach into Arma, 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 Arma, 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
$15.77 one way
$31.53 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.38 | $34.76 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.60 | $39.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.06 | $46.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.90 | $4.98 |
| Efficient EV | 26 | 0 | $9.08 | $4.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.53 | $6.64 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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
Arma, KS
Evening in Arma on Sunday
Local time
6:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
2 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 58m 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 Leawood, KS to Arma, KS covers 103.8 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 69, I 435, State Line Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.9 miles from Leawood, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.77 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 103.8 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: at 0.1 miles (Lee Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 435; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Leawood, KS to Arma, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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