Leavenworth, KS Road Trips

With 12 routes heading out and 10 heading in, Leavenworth, KS works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 25-mile quick runs to 372-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Leavenworth, KS spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

22

Longest Drive

372.1 mi

Colby, KS

Quickest Drive

32m

Atchison, 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.

Colby, KS to Leavenworth, KS 371.7 mi · 5h 19m Hays, KS to Leavenworth, KS 265.9 mi · 4h 40m Haven, KS to Leavenworth, KS 223.6 mi · 3h 59m Lincoln, KS to Leavenworth, KS 202.7 mi · 3h 49m

Continue From Leavenworth, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Leavenworth, KS to Colby, KS 372.1 mi · 6h 25m Leavenworth, KS to Attica, KS 260.3 mi · 5h 10m Leavenworth, KS to Haven, KS 223.8 mi · 3h 59m Leavenworth, KS to Andover, KS 185.3 mi · 2h 46m

Trips from Leavenworth, KS

Leavenworth, KS to Colby, KS

372.1 mi 6h 25m

Leavenworth, KS to Attica, KS

260.3 mi 5h 10m

Leavenworth, KS to Haven, KS

223.8 mi 3h 59m

Leavenworth, KS to Andover, KS

185.3 mi 2h 46m

Leavenworth, KS to Bolton, KS

181.7 mi 3h 40m

Leavenworth, KS to Coffeyville, KS

180.8 mi 3h 36m

Leavenworth, KS to Arma, KS

134.1 mi 2h 35m

Leavenworth, KS to Osage City, KS

97.4 mi 1h 56m

Leavenworth, KS to Holton, KS

55.3 mi 1h 20m

Leavenworth, KS to Lenexa, KS

35.3 mi 49m

Leavenworth, KS to Kansas City, KS

32.4 mi 45m

Leavenworth, KS to Atchison, KS

25.1 mi 32m

Driving from Leavenworth, KS

On average, trips departing from Leavenworth, KS run 149 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 48m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 372 miles (6h 25m), while the shortest is just 25 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Leavenworth, KS are Colby, KS (372.1 mi, 6h 25m), Attica, KS (260.3 mi, 5h 10m), Haven, KS (223.8 mi, 3h 59m), Andover, KS (185.3 mi, 2h 46m), and Bolton, KS (181.7 mi, 3h 40m). 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 149-mile trip from Leavenworth, KS, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 12 mapped routes leaving Leavenworth, KS and 10 routes heading into Leavenworth, KS, covering 22 total connections. Distances range from 25 to 372 miles.

The longest mapped route from Leavenworth, KS covers 372 miles and takes approximately 6h 25m. Shorter options start at just 25 miles.

The average route from Leavenworth, KS runs about 149 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 149-mile trip from Leavenworth, KS costs roughly $22 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 Colby, KS, Attica, KS, Haven, KS and Andover, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.