Trip from Leawood, KS to Minneapolis, KS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 32m

Distance

198.3 mi

319 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 20m ★

6 AM

3h 33m

8 AM

3h 57m

10 AM

3h 41m

12 PM

3h 39m

3 PM

3h 42m

5 PM

3h 56m

8 PM

3h 25m

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

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Minneapolis, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Leawood, KS to Minneapolis, KS covers 198.3 miles and takes about 3h 32m 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 $31.00 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

99.1 miles from Leawood, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 198.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 32m drive with frequent turns across 198.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 23 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Leawood, KS to Minneapolis, KS is easy. At 3h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leawood, KS to Minneapolis, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Lee Boulevard	—	—
West 95th Street	—	—
State Line Road	—	—
KS 10 West	—	—
Kansas Turnpike	—	—
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	—	—
Dwight D	—	—
US 81 North	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Lee Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West 90th Street

0.1 mi · 34 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 · 54 sec · West 95th Street

Turn right onto State Line Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · State Line Road

Take the ramp slight right

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Merge slight left

8.3 mi · 9 min

Take the exit slight right toward KS 10 West: Lawrence

0.4 mi · 28 sec · KS 10 West: Lawrence

Continue straight

37 mi · 40 min

Take the exit right

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

13 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

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

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

24 mi · 23 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North: Concordia

0.5 mi · 42 sec · US 81 North: Concordia

Merge slight left

17 mi · 16 min

Take the exit slight right toward KS 106: Minneapolis

0.3 mi · 48 sec · KS 106: Minneapolis

Turn left onto State Highway 106

1.4 mi · 1 min · State Highway 106

Continue on Laurel Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Laurel Street

Turn right onto South Rothsay Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · South Rothsay Avenue

Turn left onto East 1st Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East 1st Street

Turn right onto North Rock Street

138 ft · 9 sec · North Rock Street

Turn left

200 ft · 15 sec

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 99.1 miles from Leawood, KS, or about 1h 46m 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 44 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.1 miles or 1h 46m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minneapolis, 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 198.3 miles and 3h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 99.1 mi from Leawood, KS · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

99 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

Basehor, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Valley Falls, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.1 miles from Leawood, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Minneapolis, KS

The final approach into Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, 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

$31.00 one way

$62.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$34.04	$68.08
premium	$4.89	$38.16	$76.32
diesel	$5.61	$43.78	$87.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.5	$20.82	$9.52
Efficient EV	49.6	$17.35	$7.93
EV Truck/SUV	79.3	$27.76	$12.69

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Leawood, KS

Afternoon in Leawood on Thursday

Local time

2:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Minneapolis, KS

Afternoon in Minneapolis on Thursday

Local time

2:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Valley Falls, KS

99 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

23 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 32m 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 Minneapolis, KS covers 198.3 miles and takes about 3h 32m 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 99.1 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 $31.00 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.

The drive from Leawood, KS to Minneapolis, KS is easy. At 3h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leawood, KS to Minneapolis, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Leawood, KS to Minneapolis, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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