How far is Leawood, KS from Westwood, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Westwood, KS is about 6 miles (9.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
5.94 mi
00h 15m
Flight
5.11 mi
8.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.11 mi
Kilometers
8.22 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.94 mi
Kilometers
9.56 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 AM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-19T02:15
Arrive Westwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 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
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Leawood
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
Mission Hills
KS

Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California

From Leawood
3 mi
00h 07m
To Westwood
3 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
6 to 9 mph W
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 Leawood and Westwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Westwood.

  1. 1

    Start on West 90th Street

    718 ft · 37 sec · West 90th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lee Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lee Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Somerset Drive

    138 m · 13 sec · Somerset Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street

    1944 ft · 58 sec · Cambridge Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · State Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway

    1313 ft · 36 sec · Shawnee Mission Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Rainbow Boulevard

    2615 ft · 1 min · Rainbow Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 48th Terrace

    1342 ft · 1 min · West 48th Terrace

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Belinder Road

    11 m · 2 sec · Belinder Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Belinder Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leawood and Westwood.

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
169.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Line Road
3.1 mi · 52%
Lee Boulevard
1.25 mi · 21%
Rainbow Boulevard
0.5 mi · 8%
Cambridge Street
0.37 mi · 6%
West 48th Terrace
0.25 mi · 4%
Shawnee Mission Parkway
0.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Line Road

Turn left onto State Line Road

3.1 mi · 00h 08m

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 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
5.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mission Hills
00h 07m from Leawood
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leawood and Sunny near Westwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Westwood?

The road trip is about 6 miles (9.6 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?

Mission Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Leawood and 3 miles from Westwood.

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

The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leawood and Sunny near Westwood.

Stop Ideas Near Mission Hills

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 Mission Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

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Parkville City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Parkville City Hall

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Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
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 6.7 mi away

Overlook at Quality Hill

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mission Hills.

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

18 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

24 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

53 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Westwood. Straight-line distance: 5.11 mi (8.22 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Westwood

#2 Westwood

City in Kansas

Population1,642
Coordinates39.0405600, -94.6169000
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Westwood (-94.6169, 39.04056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.79 L · about $0.79
Round trip
$1.58
0.42 gal · 1.58 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.79 $1.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.89 $1.79
Premium $4.65 $0.98 $1.95
Diesel $5.30 $1.11 $2.23

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 Leawood and Westwood. The current time is 02:15:24.

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.