How far is Paola, KS from Leawood, KS?
The driving distance from Paola, KS to Leawood, KS is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Johnson County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paola and Leawood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paola and Leawood.
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Start on South Silver Street
68 m · 14 sec · South Silver Street
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Turn right onto West Peoria Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Peoria Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hedge Lane
89 m · 12 sec · Hedge Lane
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Turn right onto Baptiste Drive
1456 ft · 40 sec · Baptiste Drive
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Turn left onto US 169 North, KS 7 North: Olathe
1424 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 East, US 50 East
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road
1669 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road
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Turn left onto West 95th Street
2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street
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Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 90th Street
718 ft · 31 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 Paola and Leawood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 169 North
Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paola and 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 Paola to Leawood?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Olathe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Paola and 23.2 miles from Leawood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paola and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.
Stop Ideas Near Olathe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Overland Park City Hall
City of Lenexa - City Hall
Linda Leeper for Lenexa City Council
Leawood Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olathe.
Union Station
Lawrence
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paola and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 30.7 mi (49.4 km).
#1 Paola
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 38.5722400, -94.8791300 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
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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