How far is Parker, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Parker, KS to Leawood, KS is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.76 mi
01h 05m
Flight
48.52 mi
78.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.52 mi
Kilometers
78.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.76 mi
Kilometers
94.57 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Sat, May 30, 8:45 PM CDT
Return by in Parker
Sat, May 30, 9:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parker
2026-05-30T19:40
Arrive Leawood
Sat, May 30, 8:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parker
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Spring Hill
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Parker
29.3 mi
00h 32m
To Leawood
29.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Parker and Leawood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Center Avenue

    1016 ft · 30 sec · South Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Woodward Street

    2664 ft · 1 min · East Woodward Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West 2100th Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West 2100th Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 1077

    4 mi · 10 min · County Road 1077

  5. 5

    Continue on Plum Creek Road

    5 mi · 10 min · Plum Creek Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    29.1 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 East, US 50 East

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Plum Creek Road
41.9 mi · 71%
I 435 East
7.48 mi · 13%
County Road 1077
4 mi · 7%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 3%
West 2100th Road
1.51 mi · 3%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Plum Creek Road

Take the ramp right

29.1 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Hill
00h 32m from Parker
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parker and Slight 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 Parker to Leawood?

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Spring Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Parker and 29.4 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parker and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spring Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Hill.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

43 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

43 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

51 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 48.52 mi (78.09 km).

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#1 Parker

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,052
Coordinates38.3283500, -94.9919100
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: North Center Avenue (-94.991923, 38.328373)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.61
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.81 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.80 $17.61
Premium $4.65 $9.63 $19.27
Diesel $5.30 $10.98 $21.96

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Parker and Leawood. The current time is 19:40:02.

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.