Origin
Syracuse, KS
Evening in Syracuse on Thursday
Local time
5:13 PM
MDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Syracuse, KS to Leawood, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 46m
Distance
429.9 mi
692 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 35m
★
6 AM
6h 47m
8 AM
7h 10m
10 AM
6h 55m
12 PM
6h 53m
3 PM
6h 56m
5 PM
7h 9m
8 PM
6h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Syracuse, KS
Tien Nguyen
Leawood, KS
Спиридон Варфаламеев
Trip Overview
The drive from Syracuse, KS to Leawood, KS covers 429.9 miles and takes about 6h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Avenue A, East Mary Street, Railroad Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
214.9 miles from Syracuse, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 46m. Total distance: 429.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 46m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 46m drive with frequent turns across 429.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue A 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 46m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Syracuse, KS to Leawood, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue A | — | — |
| East Mary Street | — | — |
| Railroad Avenue | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| 10th Street | — | — |
| I-70 East | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Avenue A
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, KS and Leawood, KS.
1
Start on Barber Street
138 ft
·
8 sec
·
Barber Street
2
Turn right onto Avenue A
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Avenue A
3
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
4
Keep slight left
161 ft
·
5 sec
5
Turn slight left onto East Mary Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mary Street
6
Turn left
118 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
7
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Railroad Avenue
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Street
9
Keep slight left to continue on Railroad Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
10
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto 10th Street
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
10th Street
12
Turn left
48 mi
·
55 min
13
Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I-70 East, Salina
14
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49 mi
·
49 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
75 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
16
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
19
Continue on Kansas Turnpike
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
20
Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
21
Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway
36 mi
·
40 min
·
South Lawrence Trafficway
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 435 East
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 435 East
23
Merge slight left
8.2 mi
·
9 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
State Line Road
25
Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Line Road
26
Turn left onto West 95th Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
West 95th Street
27
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Boulevard
28
Turn left onto West 90th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 90th Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 214.9 miles from Syracuse, KS, or about 3h 23m 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 95 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 214.9 miles or 3h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leawood, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, KS
This is one driving day of about 429.9 miles and 6h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Syracuse, 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 214.9 mi from Syracuse, KS · 3h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
215 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 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 214.9 miles from Syracuse, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$67.21 one way
$134.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
150 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $73.79 | $147.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $82.73 | $165.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $94.92 | $189.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 150.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129 | 1 | $45.14 | $20.64 |
| Efficient EV | 107.5 | 1 | $37.62 | $17.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 172 | 2 | $60.19 | $27.51 |
Gas CO2
150 kg
EV CO2
50 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
6:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
30 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
6h 46m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Syracuse, KS to Leawood, KS covers 429.9 miles and takes about 6h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue A, East Mary Street, Railroad Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 214.9 miles from Syracuse, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 46m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Syracuse, KS to Leawood, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Syracuse, KS to Leawood, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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