How far is Roeland Park, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Roeland Park, KS to Leawood, KS is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.39 mi
00h 17m
Flight
4.96 mi
7.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.96 mi
Kilometers
7.99 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.39 mi
Kilometers
10.28 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 PM CDT
Return by in Roeland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roeland Park
2026-04-18T23:33
Arrive Leawood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roeland Park
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Prairie Village
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Roeland Park
3 mi
00h 08m
To Leawood
3.4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roeland Park and Leawood.

  1. 1

    Start on Parish Drive

    1078 ft · 47 sec · Parish Drive

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Neosho Avenue

    54 m · 13 sec · Neosho Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 52nd Terrace

    717 ft · 33 sec · West 52nd Terrace

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Howe Drive

    136 m · 22 sec · Howe Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 52nd Place

    88 m · 15 sec · West 52nd Place

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Reinhardt Drive

    99 m · 14 sec · Reinhardt Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Mission Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Mission Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 89th Street

    3253 ft · 2 min · West 89th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Meadow Lane

    113 m · 22 sec · Meadow Lane

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    551 ft · 24 sec · West 90th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
171.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mission Road
4.67 mi · 73%
West 89th Street
0.62 mi · 10%
Parish Drive
0.2 mi · 3%
West 52nd Terrace
0.14 mi · 2%
West 90th Street
0.1 mi · 2%
Howe Drive
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mission Road

Continue on Mission Road

4.67 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prairie Village
00h 08m from Roeland Park
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Roeland Park 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 Roeland Park to Leawood?

The road trip is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 3 miles from Roeland Park and 3.4 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Roeland Park and 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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Prairie Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

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1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Parkville City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Parkville City Hall

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8880 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council

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8955 E 38 Terrace #100, Kansas City, MO 64129
Rating 4.9/5 16 reviews Labor union
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Overlook at Quality Hill

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1031 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.7/5 19 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prairie Village.

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

21 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

24 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

52 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roeland Park and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 4.96 mi (7.99 km).

Roeland Park

#1 Roeland Park

City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

Population6,652
Coordinates39.0375100, -94.6321800
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Parish Drive (-94.632262, 39.037477)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.85 L · about $0.83
Round trip
$1.66
0.44 gal · 1.7 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.83 $1.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.94 $1.87
Premium $4.65 $1.02 $2.05
Diesel $5.30 $1.17 $2.33

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Roeland Park and Leawood. The current time is 23:33:49.

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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.