How far is Kansas City, KS from Roeland Park, KS?

The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Roeland Park, KS is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.9 mi
00h 15m
Flight
5.3 mi
8.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.3 mi
Kilometers
8.53 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.9 mi
Kilometers
11.1 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roeland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:51 AM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-04-19T05:36
Arrive Roeland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kansas City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westwood
KS

City in Kansas

From Kansas City
3.5 mi
00h 07m
To Roeland Park
3.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Roeland Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Roeland Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue

    86 m · 14 sec · Armstrong Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 7th Street Trafficway

    3.1 mi · 7 min · North 7th Street Trafficway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 South: Wichita

    828 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North

    802 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Benedictine College, Roeland Park

    25 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South 18th Street Expressway

    836 ft · 25 sec · South 18th Street Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Roe Boulevard

    2549 ft · 1 min · Roe Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 48th Street

    676 ft · 32 sec · West 48th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Roe Lane

    675 ft · 26 sec · Roe Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Elledge Drive

    1177 ft · 54 sec · Elledge Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Parish Drive

    1501 ft · 1 min · Parish Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parish Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Roeland Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
202.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 7th Street Trafficway
3.1 mi · 45%
I 35 South
2.15 mi · 31%
Roe Boulevard
0.48 mi · 7%
Parish Drive
0.28 mi · 4%
Elledge Drive
0.22 mi · 3%
South 18th Street Expressway
0.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North 7th Street Trafficway

Turn right onto North 7th Street Trafficway

3.1 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westwood
00h 07m from Kansas City
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kansas City and Sunny near Roeland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Roeland Park?

The road trip is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Kansas City and 3.4 miles from Roeland Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kansas City and Sunny near Roeland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Westwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 3.5 mi away

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Parkville City Hall

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St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council

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Rating 4.9/5 16 reviews Labor union
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westwood.

RAIL

Union Station

6 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

17 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

25 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

54 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Roeland Park. Straight-line distance: 5.3 mi (8.53 km).

Kansas City

#1 Kansas City

The second most populous city in Kansas.

Population152,960
Coordinates39.1141700, -94.6274600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Roeland Park

#2 Roeland Park

City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

Population6,652
Coordinates39.0375100, -94.6321800
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.62746, 39.11417)
End: Roeland Park (-94.63218, 39.03751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.92 L · about $0.91
Round trip
$1.81
0.48 gal · 1.84 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.91 $1.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.02 $2.04
Premium $4.65 $1.12 $2.23
Diesel $5.30 $1.27 $2.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Roeland Park. The current time is 05:36:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.