How far is Leawood, KS from Merriam, KS?
The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Merriam, KS is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leawood and Merriam.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Merriam.
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Start on West 90th Street
551 ft · 26 sec · West 90th Street
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Turn right onto Meadow Lane
113 m · 22 sec · Meadow Lane
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Turn left onto West 89th Street
3253 ft · 2 min · West 89th Street
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Turn right onto Mission Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Mission Road
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Turn left onto West 75th Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · West 75th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Des Moines
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Johnson Drive
696 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Johnson Drive
718 ft · 18 sec · Johnson Drive
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Turn right onto Kessler Lane
145 m · 26 sec · Kessler Lane
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Turn left
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leawood and Merriam.
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.
West 75th Street
Turn left onto West 75th Street
3.54 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Merriam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Merriam?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Overland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Leawood and 4.3 miles from Merriam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leawood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Merriam.
Stop Ideas Near Overland Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Overland Park.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Merriam. Straight-line distance: 5.7 mi (9.17 km).
#1 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merriam
City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,128 |
| Coordinates | 39.0236200, -94.6935700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merriam (-94.69357, 39.02362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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