Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
62 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
The drive from Leawood, KS to Atchison, KS covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Meadow Lane, West 89th Street, Mission Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.20 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
31 miles from Leawood, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 62 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 89th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mission Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 75th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Metcalf Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 29 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MO 273 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood, KS and Atchison, KS.
Start on West 90th Street
Turn right onto Meadow Lane
Turn left onto West 89th Street
Turn right onto Mission Road
Turn left onto West 75th Street
Turn right onto Metcalf Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
Merge slight right
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
Take the exit slight right toward MO 273 North: Tracy, Weston
Turn left onto 273 Highway
Continue on 273 Highway
Turn right onto 45 Highway
Continue on Southwest 45 Highway
Turn left onto Southwest 59 Highway
Continue on Amelia Earhart Bridge
Turn right onto South 4th Street
Turn left onto Kansas Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 62 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31 miles or 42m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atchison, KS than in the middle of the route.
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 62 miles and 1h 24m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Leawood, KS · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Leawood, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Atchison, 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 Atchison, KS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.20 one way
$18.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| premium | $4.65 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $12.95 | $25.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Leawood on Saturday
Local time
11:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Atchison on Saturday
Local time
11:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Kansas City, MO
31 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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