Origin
Leawood, KS
Evening in Leawood on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leawood, KS to Belleville, KS
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
222.1 mi
357 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 5m
★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leawood, KS
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Belleville, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Leawood, KS to Belleville, KS covers 222.1 miles and takes about 4h 17m 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, KS 10, Tuttle Creek Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.4 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.72 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
111 miles from Leawood, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Leawood, KS to Belleville, KS covers 222.1 miles and takes about 4h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 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 52.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near I 435; US 50.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 222.1 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 2.7 miles (I 435; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.7 mi into trip
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~6m in
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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
11 mi into trip
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~16m in
Take the exit toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
5
48.1 mi into trip
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~56m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
8
62 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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I 70 / Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / Kansas Turnpike toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina
5
115.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward Manhattan, Council Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Manhattan, Council Grove
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Leawood, KS and Belleville, KS, road signs point toward Salina, Manhattan and Council Grove.
Salina
62 mi in
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~1h 11m
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via I 70
Manhattan
115.3 mi in
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~2h 7m
Council Grove
115.3 mi in
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~2h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 52.4 mi | 54m |
| KS 10 | 36.7 mi | 40m |
| Tuttle Creek Boulevard | 33.9 mi | 41m |
| 17th Road | 30.4 mi | 35m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 14.3 mi | 14m |
| K-9 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| South Colorado | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| KS 177 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
— 52.4 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood, KS and Belleville, KS.
1
Start on West 90th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
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West 90th Street
2
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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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
8.3 mi
·
9 min
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I 435; US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 1B
Toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on KS 10
37 mi
·
40 min
·
KS 10
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 70
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 70
52 mi
·
54 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Toward I-70 West
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Manhattan, Council Grove
14
Turn right onto KS 177
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
KS 177
15
Take the exit onto KS 177; KS 18
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
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KS 177; KS 18
Toward KS 18, KS 177, Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Fort Riley Boulevard
16
Continue on KS 177
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Fort Riley Boulevard
17
Continue on Tuttle Creek Boulevard
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto US 24
232 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
19
Continue on US 24
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
20
Enter roundabout onto US 24
161 ft
·
1 sec
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
21
Continue on US 24
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
22
Continue on US 77
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
23
Continue on US 77
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
South Colorado
24
Turn left onto KS 9
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Main Street
25
Continue on KS 9
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Unicorn Road
26
Continue on KS 9
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
9th Road
27
Continue on K-9; K-148
10 mi
·
11 min
·
K-9; K-148
28
Turn right onto K-15
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Quivira Road
29
Continue on K-15
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
B Street
30
Turn left onto US 36; K-15
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 7th Street
31
Continue on US 36; K-15
30 mi
·
35 min
·
17th Road
32
Turn right onto M Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
M Street
33
Turn left onto 18th Street
313 ft
·
10 sec
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18th Street
34
Turn right onto L Street
163 ft
·
7 sec
·
L Street
35
Arrive at destination
L 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 111 miles from Leawood, KS, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.4 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 111 miles or 2h 2m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belleville, 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 222.1 miles and 4h 17m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for about 52.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111 mi from Leawood, KS · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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 111 miles from Leawood, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Belleville, KS
The final approach into Belleville, 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 Belleville, 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
$34.72 one way
$69.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $38.12 | $76.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $42.74 | $85.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.04 | $98.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.72
Kansas Turnpike
(14.3 mi)
$0.72
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
$35
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.32 | $10.66 |
| Efficient EV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.43 | $8.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.8 | 1 | $31.09 | $14.21 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Destination
Belleville, KS
Evening in Belleville on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Valley Falls, KS
111 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
4 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 17m 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 Leawood, KS to Belleville, KS covers 222.1 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, KS 10, Tuttle Creek Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111 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 $34.72 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 222.1 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 2.7 miles (I 435; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Leawood, KS and Belleville, KS, road signs point toward Salina, Manhattan and Council Grove.
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