Origin
Leawood, KS
Late night in Leawood on Friday
Local time
5:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leawood, KS to Eudora, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leawood, KS
Спиридон Варфаламеев
Eudora, KS
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Trip Overview
This 30.3-mile drive from Leawood, KS to Eudora, KS, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under 40 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 84% of the journey on faster roads, making it efficient. You'll be looking at an estimated fuel cost of around $5 for this short hop. As both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, expect a consistent landscape throughout. This drive is ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Get ready for a highway-focused experience, as 84% of this 30.3-mile route utilizes faster roads like KS 10 and I 435. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.1 miles on KS 10, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While the majority is on these main arteries, you'll also navigate East 10th Street, adding a touch of local road feel. The drive progresses smoothly, largely staying on well-maintained highways that facilitate a consistent pace. It’s designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KS 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 10 and I 435. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lee Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (Lee Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West 95th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 435; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
|
Lee Boulevard
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West 95th Street
Turn left onto West 95th Street
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
11 mi into trip
|
~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
4
28.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward CR 442: North 1400 Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR 442: North 1400 Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 10 | 17.1 mi | 18m |
| I 435 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| East 10th Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| State Line Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lee Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 90th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 10
— 17.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood, KS and Eudora, 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
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
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
17 mi
·
18 min
·
KS 10
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward CR 442: North 1400 Road
10
Turn right onto CR-442
507 ft
·
13 sec
·
North 1400 Road
11
Continue on CR-442
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 10th Street
12
Turn right onto CR-1061
511 ft
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
CR-1061
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Eudora, KS
Late night in Eudora on Friday
Local time
5:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
39m 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 Eudora, KS covers 30.3 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KS 10, I 435, East 10th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 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 $4.74 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 30.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (Lee Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West 95th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 435; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Leawood, KS to Eudora, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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