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Trip from Anthony, KS to Leavenworth, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 5m

Distance

253.8 mi

409 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 53m ★
6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

male given name

Anthony, KS

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city in and county seat of Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States

Leavenworth, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Anthony, KS to Leavenworth, KS covers 253.8 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Bluff Avenue, West Main Street, North Ll & G Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

126.9 miles from Anthony, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 253.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 253.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Bluff Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anthony, KS to Leavenworth, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Bluff Avenue
West Main Street
North Ll & G Avenue
West 14th Street
West 10th Avenue
West 15th Street
North G Street
the route

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Bluff Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anthony, KS and Leavenworth, KS.

1

Start on West Steadman Street

89 ft · 9 sec · West Steadman Street
2

Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue

390 ft · 19 sec · North Bluff Avenue
3

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.4 mi · 48 sec · West Main Street
4

Turn right onto North Ll & G Avenue

8.9 mi · 14 min · North Ll & G Avenue
5

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 14 sec
6

Turn right onto West 14th Street

15 mi · 22 min · West 14th Street
7

Continue on West 10th Avenue

14 mi · 21 min · West 10th Avenue
8

Continue on West 15th Street

6.3 mi · 9 min · West 15th Street
9

Turn left onto North G Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North G Street
10

Turn right

0.4 mi · 39 sec
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

112 ft · 2 sec · the route
12

Exit the roundabout

3.1 mi · 4 min
13

Take the ramp left

0.1 mi · 16 sec
14

Keep slight right

0.3 mi · 37 sec
15

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

107 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Kansas Turnpike
16

Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

96 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Kansas Turnpike
17

Take the exit slight right toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth

0.8 mi · 1 min · KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth
18

Keep slight left to continue on KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing

240 ft · 13 sec · KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing
19

Turn left

16 mi · 23 min
20

Turn left onto Spruce Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Spruce Street
21

Turn right

276 ft · 20 sec
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 126.9 miles from Anthony, KS, or about 2h 2m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 56 miles or 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 126.9 miles or 2h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leavenworth, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Anthony, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Anthony, KS

This is one driving day of about 253.8 miles and 4h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Anthony, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 126.9 mi from Anthony, KS · 2h 2m into the drive

city and county seat in Morris County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Council Grove, KS

127 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Belle Plaine, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Council Grove, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 126.9 miles from Anthony, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Leavenworth, KS

The final approach into Leavenworth, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Leavenworth, KS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.68 one way

$79.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $43.57 $87.13
premium $4.89 $48.84 $97.68
diesel $5.61 $56.04 $112.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 88.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 76.1 0 $26.65 $12.18
Efficient EV 63.5 0 $22.21 $10.15
EV Truck/SUV 101.5 1 $35.53 $16.24

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Anthony, KS

Morning in Anthony on Friday

Local time

11:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Leavenworth, KS

Morning in Leavenworth on Friday

Local time

11:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

33 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 5m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Anthony, KS to Leavenworth, KS covers 253.8 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Bluff Avenue, West Main Street, North Ll & G Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 126.9 miles from Anthony, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anthony, KS to Leavenworth, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Anthony, KS to Leavenworth, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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