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 Benton, KS
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
175.1 mi
282 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
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6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leawood, KS
Спиридон Варфаламеев
Benton, KS
Zsolt Pujsz
Trip Overview
The drive from Leawood, KS to Benton, KS covers 175.1 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 50, Southwest 20th Street, I 435 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 152.5 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.5 miles from Leawood, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 7m highway drive covering 175.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 50 and Southwest 20th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 152.5 miles on US 50.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 152.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and Southwest 20th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lee Boulevard.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 7m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 9.5 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lee Boulevard
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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.
8
9.5 mi into trip
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~14m in
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US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 83
Toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita...
8
10 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 50
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 1...
5
162 mi into trip
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~2h 51m in
Take the exit toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Leawood, KS to Benton, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Des Moines along the way.
Des Moines
9.5 mi in
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~14m
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via US 50
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 152.5 mi | 2h 36m |
| Southwest 20th Street | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| I 435 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| State Line Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lee Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 90th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 152.5 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood, KS and Benton, KS.
1
Start on West 90th Street
0.1 mi
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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
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West 95th Street
4
Turn right onto State Line Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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State Line Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
6
Merge onto I 435; US 50
6.8 mi
·
7 min
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I 435; US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 50
0.5 mi
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58 sec
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US 50
Exit 83
Toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
152 mi
·
2 hr 35 min
·
US 50
Toward I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado
10
At end of road, turn right onto Boyer Road
137 ft
·
2 sec
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Boyer Road
11
Turn right onto KS 254
12 mi
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13 min
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Southwest 20th Street
12
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Street
13
Turn right onto Benton Street
177 ft
·
7 sec
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Benton Street
14
Arrive at destination
Benton 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 87.5 miles from Leawood, KS, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.5 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.5 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benton, 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 175.1 miles and 3h 7m.
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 US 50 for about 152.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.5 mi from Leawood, KS · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 87.5 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 50 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152.5 miles.
Arriving in Benton, KS
The final approach into Benton, 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 Benton, 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
$27.37 one way
$54.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.06 | $60.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.70 | $67.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.66 | $77.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.39 | $8.40 |
| Efficient EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.32 | $7.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70 | 0 | $24.51 | $11.21 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Benton, KS
Evening in Benton on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Valley Falls, KS
88 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
28 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
3h 7m 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 Benton, KS covers 175.1 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, Southwest 20th Street, I 435. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.5 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 $27.37 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 7m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 9.5 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Leawood, KS to Benton, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Des Moines along the way.
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