Trip from Mulvane, KS to Leawood, KS

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

199.3 mi

321 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 23m ★

6 AM

3h 35m

8 AM

4h 0m

10 AM

3h 44m

12 PM

3h 41m

3 PM

3h 45m

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.

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Leawood, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mulvane, KS to Leawood, KS covers 199.3 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 I 35, Kansas Turnpike, US 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95.5 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.27 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

99.6 miles from Mulvane, KS

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

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 35m highway drive covering 199.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and Kansas Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 95.5 miles on I 35.

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.

I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 95.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Kansas Turnpike. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 199.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 11.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.3 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

11.1 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

11.2 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kansas Turnpike

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 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kans...

93.3 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | I 35

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

188.7 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in | US 50

Take the exit onto US 50 toward I 435 East, US 50 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 222A Toward I 435 East, US 50 East

196.2 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in

Take the exit toward State Line Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 75B Toward State Line Road

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Mulvane, KS and Leawood, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City and Kansas Turnpike.

Kansas City

11.2 mi in | ~17m

Kansas Turnpike

11.2 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 35	95.5 mi	1h 38m
Kansas Turnpike	81.9 mi	1h 21m
US 50	7.5 mi	8m
South Southeast Boulevard	5.1 mi	7m
Southeast Boulevard	2.4 mi	3m
South Baltimore Avenue	1.5 mi	2m
State Line Road	1.5 mi	3m
Eisenhower Memorial Highway	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 35 — 95.5 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Prather Street

119 ft · 5 sec · Prather Street

Continue on North 2nd Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · North 2nd Avenue

Turn left onto KS 15

1.0 mi · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Continue on KS 15

2.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast Boulevard

Continue on KS 15

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Baltimore Avenue

Continue on KS 15

5.1 mi · 7 min · South Southeast Boulevard

Turn right onto Turnpike Drive

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Turnpike Drive

Take the ramp

524 ft · 12 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kansas Turnpike Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35

82 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35

95 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 35

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto US 50

7.5 mi · 8 min · US 50

Exit 222A Toward I 435 East, US 50 East Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 75B Toward State Line Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto State Line Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto West 95th Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · West 95th Street

Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lee Boulevard

Turn left onto West 90th Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · West 90th Street

Arrive at destination

West 90th Street

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 99.6 miles from Mulvane, KS, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.5 miles.

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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.6 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leawood, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Mulvane, 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 Mulvane, KS

This is one driving day of about 199.3 miles and 3h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mulvane, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 95.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99.6 mi from Mulvane, KS · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

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

Newton, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Valley Falls, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.6 miles from Mulvane, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.5 miles.

Arriving in Leawood, KS

The final approach into Leawood, 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 Leawood, 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

$30.27 one way

$60.54 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$33.37	$66.74
premium	$4.80	$37.62	$75.25
diesel	$5.64	$44.28	$88.56

Estimated Tolls: $4.10

Kansas Turnpike (81.9 mi) $4.10

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.8	$20.93	$9.57
Efficient EV	49.8	$17.44	$7.97
EV Truck/SUV	79.7	$27.90	$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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Mulvane, KS

Afternoon in Mulvane on Tuesday

Local time

1:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Leawood, KS

Afternoon in Leawood on Tuesday

Local time

1:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Valley Falls, 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 cooler 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 Mulvane, KS to Leawood, KS covers 199.3 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 I 35, Kansas Turnpike, US 50. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 99.6 miles from Mulvane, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.27 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.