How far is Merriam, KS from Leawood, KS?
The driving distance from Merriam, KS to Leawood, KS is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merriam and Leawood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merriam and Leawood.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Kessler Lane
145 m · 28 sec · Kessler Lane
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Turn left onto Johnson Drive
75 m · 10 sec · Johnson Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Wichita
687 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1194 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
778 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway East
38 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Turn right onto Nall Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Nall Avenue
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Turn left onto West 75th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 75th 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 89th Street
3253 ft · 2 min · West 89th Street
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Turn right onto Meadow Lane
113 m · 22 sec · Meadow Lane
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Turn left onto West 90th Street
551 ft · 24 sec · West 90th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merriam and Leawood.
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.
Mission Road
Turn right onto Mission Road
1.76 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Merriam and Mostly Sunny near Leawood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merriam to Leawood?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Prairie Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Merriam and 10.5 miles from Leawood.
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 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Merriam and Mostly Sunny near Leawood.
Stop Ideas Near Prairie Village
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 Prairie Village.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merriam and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 5.7 mi (9.17 km).
#1 Merriam
City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,128 |
| Coordinates | 39.0236200, -94.6935700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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