Mission Hills Kansas Map

About Mission Hills, Kansas

Mission Hills is a locality in Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,548. The population density is 673.5 people per km². Mission Hills is located at 39.0178°N, 94.6169°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66208.

Mission Hills unfolds across rolling Kansas terrain, a landscape where broad, sun-drenched fields meet the gentle rise and fall of the land. It lies 3.5 miles north of Leawood, KS (from Leawood, KS: bearing 0°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-south-west of Kansas City. Here, the sky feels immense, a canvas for clouds that drift with a stately, unhurried grace, and the air carries the faint, sweet scent of mown grass and distant blooming honeysuckle. Mature trees, their branches reaching wide like welcoming arms, cast dappled shadows on well-tended lawns, and the quiet hum of suburban life mingles with the chirping of unseen birds. The streets themselves possess a certain flow, winding through neighborhoods where the architecture speaks of comfortable prosperity, each home a distinct character in the larger, harmonious composition of Mission Hills. The history of Mission Hills is deeply entwined with the westward expansion and the enduring spirit of the prairie. Originally part of a vast expanse of fertile farmland, its development began in earnest as Kansas City's population grew, drawing those seeking a more serene, yet connected, lifestyle. The local economy, once anchored in agriculture, has diversified significantly, now supporting a vibrant mix of professional services, retail, and a strong sense of community engagement that underpins its character. This area, though primarily residential, retains a connection to its agricultural roots in the very texture of its land, a subtle reminder of the generations who cultivated this soil, and it is this blend of refined living and grounded heritage that truly defines Mission Hills.

About This Mission Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mission Hills, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.017783, -94.616901. 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 Mission Hills and Johnson County.

Detailed location data for Mission Hills includes the ZIP code (66208), telephone area code (913), county seat of Johnson County (Olathe), and school district assignment (Shawnee Mission Public Schools Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mission Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.