Leavenworth, KS Road Trips
Drivers starting from Leavenworth, KS have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a accessible departure city in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 97 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Leavenworth, KS spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
265.7 mi
Hays, KS
Quickest Drive
41m
Kansas City, KS
Plan Around Leavenworth, KS
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Leavenworth, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Leavenworth, KS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Leavenworth, KS
Driving from Leavenworth, KS
On average, trips departing from Leavenworth, KS run 97 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 48m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 224 miles (3h 59m), while the shortest is just 32 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Leavenworth, KS most often head toward Haven, KS (223.8 mi, 3h 59m), Lenexa, KS (33.9 mi, 43m), and Kansas City, KS (32.4 mi, 41m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 97-mile trip from Leavenworth, KS, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Leavenworth, KS and 3 routes heading into Leavenworth, KS, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 32 to 224 miles.
The longest mapped route from Leavenworth, KS covers 224 miles and takes approximately 3h 59m. Shorter options start at just 32 miles.
The average route from Leavenworth, KS runs about 97 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 97-mile trip from Leavenworth, KS costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Leavenworth, KS include Haven, KS, Lenexa, KS and Kansas City, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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