Origin
Leawood, KS
Afternoon in Leawood on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leawood, KS to Belleville, KS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
222.1 mi
357 km
Drive Score
8/10
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
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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
Спиридон Варфаламеев
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 Lee Boulevard, West 95th Street, State Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 17m drive with frequent turns across 222.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lee Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 17m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leawood, KS to Belleville, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 95th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Line Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KS 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kansas Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Manhattan | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KS 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lee Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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
·
34 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
·
54 sec
·
West 95th Street
4
Turn right onto State Line Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Line Road
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge slight left
8.3 mi
·
9 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
KS 10 West: Lawrence
8
Continue straight
37 mi
·
40 min
9
Take the exit right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
11
Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
12
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
52 mi
·
54 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Council Grove
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Manhattan, Council Grove
14
Turn right
8.3 mi
·
9 min
15
Take the exit straight toward KS 18, KS 177, Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Fort Riley Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
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KS 18, KS 177, Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Fort Riley Boulevard
16
Continue on Fort Riley Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fort Riley Boulevard
17
Continue on Tuttle Creek Boulevard
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
233 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
19
Exit the rotary onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
161 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
21
Exit the roundabout onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
22
Continue on Tuttle Creek Boulevard
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
23
Continue on South Colorado
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
South Colorado
24
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
25
Continue on Unicorn Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Unicorn Road
26
Continue on 9th Road
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
9th Road
27
Continue straight
10 mi
·
12 min
28
Turn right onto Quivira Road
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Quivira Road
29
Continue on B Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
B Street
30
Turn left onto East 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 7th Street
31
Continue on 17th Road
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
312 ft
·
11 sec
·
18th Street
34
Turn right onto L Street
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
L Street
35
Arrive at your destination
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 8m into the drive.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111 miles or 2h 8m 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 31m
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111 mi from Leawood, KS · 2h 8m 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 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
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
Afternoon in Belleville on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 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 Lee Boulevard, West 95th Street, State Line Road. 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 straightforward 4h 17m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leawood, KS to Belleville, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Leawood, KS to Belleville, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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