Origin
Leawood, KS
Afternoon in Leawood on Tuesday
Local time
1:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leawood, KS to Mulvane, KS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
199.4 mi
321 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
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6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leawood, KS
Спиридон Варфаламеев
Trip Overview
The drive from Leawood, KS to Mulvane, KS covers 199.4 miles and takes about 3h 35m 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 $31.17 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
99.7 miles from Leawood, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 35m drive with frequent turns across 199.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Leawood, KS to Mulvane, KS is easy. At 3h 35m 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 Mulvane, 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 |
| I 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KS 15 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Turnpike Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Southeast Boulevard | 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 Mulvane, KS.
1
Start on West 90th Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
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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
6.8 mi
·
7 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
178 mi
·
3 hr 1 min
·
I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
9
Take the exit slight right toward KS 15: Wichita K-15
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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KS 15: Wichita K-15
10
Keep slight left
148 ft
·
4 sec
11
Turn right onto Turnpike Drive
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Turnpike Drive
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Southeast Boulevard
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Southeast Boulevard
13
Continue on North Baltimore Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Baltimore Avenue
14
Continue on South Southeast Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Southeast Boulevard
15
Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
16
Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North 2nd Avenue
17
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 99.7 miles from Leawood, KS, or about 1h 47m 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.7 miles or 1h 47m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mulvane, 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 199.4 miles and 3h 35m.
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 99.7 mi from Leawood, KS · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 99.7 miles from Leawood, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mulvane, KS
The final approach into Mulvane, 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 Mulvane, 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
$31.17 one way
$62.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.23 | $68.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.37 | $76.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.03 | $88.05 |
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: 69.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.94 | $9.57 |
| Efficient EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.45 | $7.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.92 | $12.76 |
Gas CO2
70 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.
Destination
Mulvane, KS
Afternoon in Mulvane on Tuesday
Local time
1:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Newton, KS
100 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
28 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 35m 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 Mulvane, KS covers 199.4 miles and takes about 3h 35m 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 99.7 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 $31.17 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 Mulvane, KS is easy. At 3h 35m 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 Mulvane, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Leawood, KS to Mulvane, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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