Origin
Tecumseh, KS
Morning in Tecumseh on Saturday
Local time
8:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tecumseh, KS to Leawood, 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
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great 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.
Tecumseh, KS
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Leawood, KS
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Trip Overview
Spanning 62.7 miles through the heart of the Great Plains, this trip from Tecumseh to Leawood typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes to complete. Because the duration is quite short, you can easily handle this as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this route involves a combination of Southeast Tecumseh Road, the Oakland Expressway, and I-70 East. It serves as a straightforward connection between two Kansas communities, making it a highly manageable trek for any traveler looking to reach their destination quickly.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 65.3 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 (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features no highway-heavy stretches. You will navigate a series of local roads that prioritize maneuvering over high-speed travel. Since the highway share is 0 percent, your experience behind the wheel will be defined by frequent turns and varied local road conditions. This lack of long, uninterrupted highway segments means you will need to stay alert to changing road configurations throughout the entire hour-long journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Lawrence Trafficway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.5 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 0.2 miles in near Southeast Tecumseh Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (Southeast Tecumseh Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 40): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southeast Tecumseh Road
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast Tecumseh Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 40
Turn right onto US 40
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 197
Toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
7
53.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 435 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 435 East
7
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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.
On the drive from Tecumseh, KS to Leawood, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrence along the way.
Lawrence
16.8 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lawrence Trafficway | 36.5 mi | 40m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 13.6 mi | 13m |
| I 435 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| US 40 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| State Line Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Lee Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Oakland Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Lawrence Trafficway
— 36.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tecumseh, KS and Leawood, KS.
1
Start on Southeast 3rd Terrace
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Southeast 3rd Terrace
2
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast Tecumseh Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Southeast Tecumseh Road
3
Turn right onto US 40
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp onto US 40
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 40
5
Merge onto US 40; KS 4
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
Oakland Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 70 East: Kansas City
7
Continue on I 70
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Kansas Turnpike
8
Merge onto I 70
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 197
Toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
10
Turn right onto KS 10
36 mi
·
40 min
·
South Lawrence Trafficway
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 435 East
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 435
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 435
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 75B
Toward State Line Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Line Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto West 95th Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
West 95th Street
16
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Boulevard
17
Turn left onto West 90th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 90th Street
18
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from Tecumseh, KS · 37m 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 32.6 miles from Tecumseh, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.21 one way
$20.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.68
Kansas Turnpike
(13.6 mi)
$0.68
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: 22.8 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 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
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
Leawood, KS
Morning in Leawood on Saturday
Local time
8:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 warmer 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 Tecumseh, KS to Leawood, KS covers 65.3 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 South Lawrence Trafficway, Kansas Turnpike, I 435. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.6 miles from Tecumseh, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.21 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 65.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (Southeast Tecumseh Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 40): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Tecumseh, KS to Leawood, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrence 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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