Drive or Fly: Haven, KS to Leavenworth, KS?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for ICT–MCI. At 223 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

Distance

223.6 mi

Total Cost

$85

CO2

90 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$50

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 18m

22m in the air

Air Distance

183 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

47 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Haven, KS → ICT 39m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 22m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MCI → Leavenworth, KS 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Haven, KS ICT — Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive

Leavenworth, KS MCI — Kansas City International Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ICT and MCI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

6h 47m

5h 11m on rail

Total Cost

$39

CO2

11 kg

Route

Southwest Chief

Door-to-Door Timeline

Haven, KS → Hutchinson Amtrak Station 20m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 311m

Arrival 10m

Kansas City → Leavenworth, KS 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $39) $39

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Hutchinson Amtrak Station 14 mi, ~20m drive

To Kansas City 24 mi, ~36m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 3 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	4h	3h 18m	6h 47m
Total cost (1 person)	$85	$182	$39
Carbon footprint	90 kg CO₂	47 kg CO₂	11 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 13, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Haven, KS to Leavenworth, KS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.