Origin
Leawood, KS
Morning in Leawood on Saturday
Local time
9:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leawood, KS to Tecumseh, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
65.4 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leawood, KS
Спиридон Варфаламеев
Tecumseh, KS
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Leawood to Tecumseh, Kansas, expect a straightforward journey covering 65.4 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Since the entire route stays within the Great Plains region, you won't experience drastic shifts in landscape or terrain. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is an affordable way to travel between these two Kansas communities. You won't need to worry about overnight logistics, as the short duration allows you to complete the trip comfortably in one go.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 65.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate through a series of local roads, including Lee Boulevard, West 95th Street, and State Line Road, rather than relying on major highways. With a highway share of 0%, this route demands your full attention as you transition between various surface streets. The path is consistent in its local character, requiring you to stay alert at intersections throughout the entire 65.4-mile stretch. Expect a steady, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KS 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 10 and Kansas Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near I 435; US 50.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.4 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
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.
7
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
5
48.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
8
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
5
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
I 70 / Kansas Turnpike
Take the exit onto I 70 / Kansas Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Tecumseh, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Salina along the way.
Salina
62 mi in
|
~1h 11m
|
via I 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 10 | 36.7 mi | 40m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 14.8 mi | 15m |
| I 435 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| US 40 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| State Line Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lee Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Tecumseh Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 10
— 36.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood, KS and Tecumseh, KS.
1
Start on West 90th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 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
·
53 sec
·
West 95th Street
4
Turn right onto State Line Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Line Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
6
Merge onto I 435; US 50
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 435; US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 1B
Toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on KS 10
37 mi
·
40 min
·
KS 10
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 70
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Kansas Turnpike
Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto I 70
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto US 40; KS 4
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Oakland Expressway
14
Take the exit onto US 40
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 40
15
Turn left onto US 40
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 40
16
Turn left onto Southeast Tecumseh Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Southeast Tecumseh Road
17
Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Terrace
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Southeast 3rd Terrace
18
Arrive at destination
Southeast 3rd Terrace
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.7 mi from Leawood, KS · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Leawood, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tecumseh, KS
The final approach into Tecumseh, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.22 one way
$20.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.23 | $22.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.59 | $25.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.74
Kansas Turnpike
(14.8 mi)
$0.74
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Tecumseh, KS
Morning in Tecumseh on Saturday
Local time
9:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
1h 17m 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 Tecumseh, KS covers 65.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KS 10, Kansas Turnpike, I 435. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.7 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 $10.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.4 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.
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.
On the drive from Leawood, KS to Tecumseh, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Salina along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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