How far is Parsons, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Parsons, KS to Leawood, KS is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.57 mi
02h 25m
Flight
117.69 mi
189.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.69 mi
Kilometers
189.41 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.57 mi
Kilometers
239.1 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM CDT
Return by in Parsons
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parsons
2026-04-23T07:13
Arrive Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parsons
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
Fulton
KS

City in Kansas

From Parsons
74.6 mi
01h 12m
To Leawood
74 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 24 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 24000 Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 24000 Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 24000 Road

    26.2 mi · 31 min · 24000 Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Parkview Drive

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Parkview Drive

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    44.7 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Blue Valley Parkway

    3102 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Blue Valley Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Blue Valley Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Metcalf Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue

  10. 10

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

    1651 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parsons 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkview Drive
102 mi · 69%
24000 Road
29 mi · 20%
I 435 East
2.94 mi · 2%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.66 mi · 1%
Blue Valley Parkway
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Parkview Drive

Turn left onto Parkview Drive

57.5 mi · 01h 05m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fulton
01h 12m from Parsons
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parsons 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 Parsons to Leawood?

The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Parsons and 74 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parsons and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Fulton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fulton, 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 Fulton.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

105 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

116 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parsons and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 117.69 mi (189.41 km).

Parsons

#1 Parsons

City in Labette County, Kansas, USA

Population9,463
Coordinates37.3403400, -95.2610800
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-95.261078, 37.340489)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.85 L · about $19.76
Round trip
$39.52
10.48 gal · 39.7 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.76 $39.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.29 $44.57
Premium $4.65 $24.39 $48.77
Diesel $5.30 $27.79 $55.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Parsons and Leawood. The current time is 07:13:42.

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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.