Trip from Leawood, KS to Park, KS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 45m

Distance

331.2 mi

533 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 33m ★

6 AM

5h 46m

8 AM

6h 12m

10 AM

5h 55m

12 PM

5h 52m

3 PM

5h 56m

5 PM

6h 11m

8 PM

5h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Leawood, KS

Спиридон Варфаламеев

Park, KS

Egor Komarov

Trip Overview

The drive from Leawood, KS to Park, KS covers 331.2 miles and takes about 5h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, KS 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 174.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.78 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

165.6 miles from Leawood, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 331.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 45m drive with frequent turns across 331.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 174.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near I 435; US 50.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 331.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 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 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.

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

48.1 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

62 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | 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

329.4 mi into trip | ~5h 41m in

Take the exit toward KS 211, Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward KS 211, Park

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 Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Salina along the way.

Salina

62 mi in | ~1h 11m | via I 70

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	174.9 mi	2h 54m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	91.6 mi	1h 34m
KS 10	36.7 mi	40m
Kansas Turnpike	14.3 mi	14m
I 435	8.3 mi	9m
State Line Road	1.3 mi	2m
KS 211	1 mi	1m
Lee Boulevard	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 174.9 mi, about 2h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leawood, KS and Park, KS.

Start on West 90th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · West 90th Street

Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lee Boulevard

Turn left onto West 95th Street

0.4 mi · 53 sec · West 95th Street

Turn right onto State Line Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · State Line Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Merge onto I 435; US 50

8.3 mi · 9 min · I 435; US 50

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 27 sec

Exit 1B Toward KS 10 West: Lawrence Use the slight right lane.

Continue on KS 10

37 mi · 40 min · KS 10

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 70

13 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike

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.

Continue on I 70

92 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Toward I-70 West Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 70; US 40

175 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward KS 211, Park

Turn right onto KS 211

1.0 mi · 1 min · KS 211

Continue on Old Highway 40

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Old Highway 40

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto 4th Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · 4th Street

Turn left onto Cottonwood Street

255 ft · 11 sec · Cottonwood Street

Arrive at destination

Cottonwood 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 165.6 miles from Leawood, KS, or about 2h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 174.9 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 73 miles or 1h 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 165.6 miles or 2h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Park, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Leawood, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 331.2 miles and 5h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 174.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 165.6 mi from Leawood, KS · 2h 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wamego, KS

166 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

Valley Falls, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salina, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 165.6 miles from Leawood, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 174.9 miles.

Arriving in Park, KS

The final approach into Park, 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 Park, 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.

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,...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 68.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.78 one way

$103.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$56.85	$113.70
premium	$4.89	$63.74	$127.47
diesel	$5.61	$73.12	$146.25

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

$52

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	99.4	1	$34.78	$15.90
Efficient EV	82.8	0	$28.98	$13.25
EV Truck/SUV	132.5	1	$46.37	$21.20

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Leawood, KS

Afternoon in Leawood on Thursday

Local time

2:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Park, KS

Afternoon in Park on Thursday

Local time

2:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°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

29 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

5h 45m 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 Park, KS covers 331.2 miles and takes about 5h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, KS 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 165.6 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 $51.78 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.

On the drive from Leawood, KS to Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Salina along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.

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Trip from Leawood, KS to Park, KS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Park, KS

National Parks Near This Route

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Leawood, KS

Park, KS

Same local time

29 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 45m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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