Leawood Kansas Map
Leawood, Kansas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Leawood, Johnson County.
Interactive Map of Leawood, Kansas
| City | Leawood |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Johnson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.966673 |
| Longitude | -94.616901 |
| Population | 33,809 |
| Density | 865.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Leawood, Kansas
Leawood is a locality in Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of 33,809. The population density is 865.0 people per km². Leawood is located at 38.9667°N, 94.6169°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66211.
Leawood, Kansas, unfolds across a gentle, rolling terrain where the rich, dark earth, a legacy of ancient prairies, yields to manicured landscapes and a quiet hum of suburban life. It lies 3.1 miles east-south-east of Overland Park, KS (from Overland Park, KS: bearing 110°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-south-west of Kansas City. The sky here often stretches wide and pale blue, sometimes brushed with the bruised purples and fiery oranges of a Kansas sunset that paints the broad, leafy avenues in ephemeral glory. Mature trees, some standing sentinel from an earlier era, cast dappled shade across well-tended lawns, and the air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp soil and mown grass. Creeks, like Indian Creek and Little Cedar Creek, meander through natural corridors, their banks softened by native grasses and the occasional wild rose, providing a refreshing counterpoint to the ordered elegance of residential neighborhoods. The character of Leawood is deeply tied to its post-World War II development, a period when families sought spacious homes and a peaceful environment, drawing from the fertile agricultural lands that once dominated the region. This history is still visible in the enduring presence of large, established trees that hint at a past where fields stretched further. The local economy thrives on a diversified base, with a strong presence in professional services, healthcare, and retail, reflecting the affluence and stability of its residents. Leawood prides itself on its quality of life, evidenced by its highly-rated public schools and an abundance of parks and recreational facilities, including the expansive Leawood Arboretum, which offers a verdant sanctuary for contemplation and recreation, a testament to the community's commitment to preserving natural beauty within its developed boundaries.
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About This Leawood Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Leawood, Kansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Leawood and Johnson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Leawood is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Leawood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
