The City of Eudora, Kansas is located about 6 miles east of Lawrence, Kansas and 40 miles west of Kansas City, Kansas on Kansas Highway 10. The City covers an area of approximately 2.89 square miles. While conveniently located near the many amenities of a university community and a metropolitan area, the City of Eudora retains a distinct small town atmosphere and remains an attractive place to raise a family The City of Eudora operates as a commission-manager form of government. The City Commission is made up of five Eudora residents who are elected at large by the residents of the City. The governing body is responsible for passing resolutions and ordinances, establishing policies for the city, and approving the city's annual budget. The City of Eudora is located in Douglas County, Kansas.