Origin
Reno, KS
Evening in Reno on Thursday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reno, KS to Leawood, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reno, KS
William Gevorg Urban
Leawood, KS
Спиридон Варфаламеев
Trip Overview
The drive from Reno, KS to Leawood, KS covers 37.5 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kansas Turnpike, Harry Darby Memorial Highway, Metcalf Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.4 miles on Kansas Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Reno, KS to Leawood, KS covers 37.5 miles and takes about 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kansas Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 22.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near CR-1 / 222nd Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (CR-1 / 222nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 70 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR-1 / 222nd Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR-1 / 222nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 70 / Kansas Turnpike
Merge onto I 70 / Kansas Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 635 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 418A
Toward I 635 South
6
31.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Metcalf Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
32.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
West 75th Street
Turn left onto West 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike | 22.4 mi | 23m |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Metcalf Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| West 75th Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Mission Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Woodend Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| West 89th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 222nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 22.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno, KS and Leawood, KS.
1
Start on Woodend Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Woodend Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR-1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
222nd Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
4
Merge onto I 70
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 418A
Toward I 635 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 635
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
7
Continue on US 69
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto West 75th Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West 75th Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Mission Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Mission Road
11
Turn left onto West 89th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 89th Street
12
Turn right onto Meadow Lane
371 ft
·
21 sec
·
Meadow Lane
13
Turn left onto West 90th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 90th Street
14
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Reno, KS · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Reno, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Leawood, KS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Leawood, KS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.86 one way
$11.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.44 | $12.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.12
Kansas Turnpike
(22.4 mi)
$1.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Leawood, KS
Evening in Leawood on Thursday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Kansas City, KS
19 mi in
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
17 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
52m 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 Reno, KS to Leawood, KS covers 37.5 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, Harry Darby Memorial Highway, Metcalf Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 miles from Reno, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.86 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (CR-1 / 222nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 70 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Reno, KS to Leawood, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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