How far is Shawnee, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Leawood, KS is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
11.77 mi
00h 25m
Flight
7.59 mi
12.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.59 mi
Kilometers
12.22 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.77 mi
Kilometers
18.95 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Wed, Apr 22, 6:55 PM CDT
Return by in Shawnee
Wed, Apr 22, 7:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-04-22T18:29
Arrive Leawood
Wed, Apr 22, 6:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shawnee
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mission
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Shawnee
5.4 mi
00h 12m
To Leawood
6.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bond Street

    948 ft · 47 sec · Bond Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 49th Terrace

    1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace

  3. 3

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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Nieman Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Nall Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Nall Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 75th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 75th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Mission Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 89th Street

    3253 ft · 2 min · West 89th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Meadow Lane

    113 m · 22 sec · Meadow Lane

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    551 ft · 24 sec · West 90th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee 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
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shawnee Mission Parkway
3.53 mi · 30%
Mission Road
1.76 mi · 15%
Nieman Road
1.67 mi · 14%
Nall Avenue
1.58 mi · 13%
West 75th Street
1 mi · 9%
West 89th Street
0.62 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Shawnee Mission Parkway

Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway

2.57 mi · 00h 05m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mission
00h 12m from Shawnee
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shawnee and Mostly Sunny near Leawood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Leawood?

The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Mission is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Shawnee and 6.4 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shawnee and Mostly Sunny near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Mission

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 Mission and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 7.2 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 13.4 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 9.9 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 6.9 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 Mission.

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

21 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

27 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

50 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 7.59 mi (12.22 km).

Shawnee

#1 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.57 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.09
0.82 gal · 3.14 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.55 $3.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.74 $3.49
Premium $4.65 $1.91 $3.82
Diesel $5.30 $2.17 $4.35

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Shawnee and Leawood. The current time is 18:29:34.

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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.