How far is Overland Park, KS from Leawood, KS?
The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Leawood, KS is about 4 miles (6.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.1 miles (5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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.
City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Overland Park and Leawood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park and Leawood.
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Start on the route
41 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto West 81st Street
56 m · 9 sec · West 81st Street
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Turn right onto Marty Street
1173 ft · 56 sec · Marty Street
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Turn right onto Metcalf Avenue
564 ft · 16 sec · Metcalf Avenue
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Turn left onto West 83rd Street
2 mi · 5 min · West 83rd Street
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Turn right onto Mission Road
1.2 km · 2 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 Overland Park 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.
West 83rd Street
Turn left onto West 83rd Street
2.02 mi · 00h 05m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Overland Park and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Overland Park to Leawood?
The road trip is about 4 miles (6.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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 2 miles from Overland Park and 2 miles from Leawood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.1 miles (5 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 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.53 one way or $1.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Overland Park and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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
Houston Lake 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 Overland Park and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 3.09 mi (4.97 km).
#1 Overland Park
The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 197,381 |
| Coordinates | 38.9822300, -94.6707900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| 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: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.60 | $1.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.65 | $1.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.74 | $1.49 |
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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