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Lakes Near Kansas City, Kansas
26 counted Kansas lakes sit within 60 miles of Kansas City - the largest is Perry Lake at 10,769 acres. Distances are straight-line from the city center.
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Lake | Jefferson | 44 mi | 10,769 acres | - |
| Clinton Lake | Douglas | 43 mi | 7,341 acres | - |
| Hillsdale Lake | Miami | 34 mi | 4,342 acres | - |
| La Cygne Lake | Linn | 52 mi | 2,397 acres | - |
| Wyandotte County Lake | Wyandotte | 9 mi | 338 acres | - |
| Strowbridge Reservoir | Osage | 58 mi | 243 acres | - |
| Miola Lake | Miami | 38 mi | 185 acres | - |
| Boicourt Lake | Linn | 59 mi | 183 acres | - |
| Douglas Lake | Douglas | 36 mi | 178 acres | - |
| Lone Star Lake | Douglas | 45 mi | 178 acres | - |
| Quivira Lake | Johnson | 9 mi | 161 acres | - |
| State Lake | Leavenworth | 28 mi | 152 acres | - |
| New Olathe Lake | Johnson | 21 mi | 143 acres | - |
| Shawnee Mission Lake | Johnson | 13 mi | 117 acres | - |
| Miami County State Lake | Miami | 49 mi | 111 acres | - |
| Gardner Lake | Johnson | 24 mi | 107 acres | - |
| Lake Dabanawa | Jefferson | 33 mi | 79 acres | - |
| Clear Creek Lake | Atchison | 57 mi | 64 acres | - |
| Olathe Lake | Johnson | 22 mi | 61 acres | - |
| Lake Stellamaris | Leavenworth | 26 mi | 46 acres | - |
| Yllier Lake | Leavenworth | 29 mi | 43 acres | - |
| Heritage Lake | Johnson | 20 mi | 39 acres | - |
| Spring Hill City Lake | Johnson | 27 mi | 35 acres | - |
| Lake of the Forest | Wyandotte | 12 mi | 31 acres | - |
| Nebo Lake | Jackson | 57 mi | 30 acres | - |
| Osawatomie Lake | Miami | 45 mi | 27 acres | - |
Sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset lake data; lake coordinates from the USGS NHD. Verified October 30, 2026.