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Trip from Bellaire, KS to Leavenworth, KS

Drive Time

3h 27m

Distance

192.5 mi

310 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

25 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 15m ★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m

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

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Downtown Bellaire, KS, KS

Bellaire, KS

Tien Nguyen

Downtown Leavenworth, KS, KS

Leavenworth, KS

Tien Nguyen

Trip Overview

The drive from Bellaire, KS to Leavenworth, KS covers 192.5 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Kansas Turnpike, K-7, Southwest 20th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 152.4 miles on Kansas Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.24 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

96.3 miles from Bellaire, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 27m highway drive covering 192.5 miles, with most of the trip on Kansas Turnpike and K-7. The longest continuous stretch is about 152.4 miles on Kansas Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kansas Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 152.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and K-7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.8 miles in near Boyer Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 192.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 22.8 miles (Boyer Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 79.2 miles (I 335 / Kansas Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 175.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
22.8 mi into trip | ~27m in | Boyer Road

Merge onto Boyer Road

Merge point - match speed before joining

6
79.2 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | I 335 / Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 335 / Kansas Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
175.6 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 224 Toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bon...
8
176.3 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US...
6
176.4 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in | K-7

Turn left onto K-7

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kansas Turnpike 152.4 mi 2h 32m
K-7 15.5 mi 23m
Southwest 20th Street 14.3 mi 15m
East 61st Street North 5.8 mi 6m
North Woodlawn Street 2.2 mi 4m
Spruce Street 0.6 mi 1m
Danbury Street 0.2 mi <1m
Janesville Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Kansas Turnpike — 152.4 mi, about 2h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Clarendon Street

308 ft · 15 sec · Clarendon Street
2

Turn right onto Janesville Street

332 ft · 19 sec · Janesville Street
3

Turn left onto Danbury Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Danbury Street
4

Turn left onto North Woodlawn Street

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Woodlawn Street
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
6

Merge onto KS 254

5.8 mi · 6 min · East 61st Street North
7

Continue on KS 254

14 mi · 15 min · Southwest 20th Street
8

Take the exit

267 ft · 7 sec
9

Merge onto Boyer Road

260 ft · 7 sec · Boyer Road
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
11

Turn straight

0.2 mi · 20 sec
12

Merge onto I 35

56 mi · 56 min · Kansas Turnpike
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 335

96 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 224 Toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

238 ft · 13 sec
Toward KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Turn left onto K-7

16 mi · 23 min · K-7
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn left onto KS 92

0.6 mi · 1 min · Spruce Street
18

Turn right

277 ft · 20 sec
19

Arrive at 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 96.3 miles from Bellaire, KS, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.4 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.3 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 43m

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 Bellaire, 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 Bellaire, KS

This is one driving day of about 192.5 miles and 3h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bellaire, 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.
The longest stretch is on Kansas Turnpike for about 152.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 96.3 mi from Bellaire, KS · 1h 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

96 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

Newton, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Valley Falls, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.3 miles from Bellaire, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Kansas Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152.4 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 132.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.24 one way

$58.48 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $32.23 $64.46
premium $4.80 $36.34 $72.68
diesel $5.64 $42.77 $85.53

Estimated Tolls: $7.62

Kansas Turnpike (152.4 mi) $7.62

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Lawrence Service Area - Tesla Supercharger

Tonganoxie, KS

Tesla

12 DCFC

Towanda Service Area - Tesla Supercharger

El Dorado, KS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Emporia West Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Emporia, KS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Topeka Service Area - Tesla Supercharger

Topeka, KS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wichita, KS

Wichita, KS

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Victory Ford

Kansas City, KS

RED_E

6 DCFC

Flying J 658

Emporia, KS

eVgo Network

5 DCFC

KS Turnpike – Matfield Green

Matfield Green, KS

FCN

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 11 Tesla: 4 FORD_CHARGE: 2 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 FCN: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Electrify America: 1 SYNERGEV: 1 CHARGELAB: 1 RED_E: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.8 0 $20.21 $9.24
Efficient EV 48.1 0 $16.84 $7.70
EV Truck/SUV 77 0 $26.95 $12.32

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bellaire, KS

Afternoon in Bellaire on Monday

Local time

12:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Leavenworth, KS

Afternoon in Leavenworth on Monday

Local time

12:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

44°F

Valley Falls, KS

96 mi in

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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

3h 27m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bellaire, KS to Leavenworth, KS covers 192.5 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, K-7, Southwest 20th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.3 miles from Bellaire, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.24 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 192.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.8 miles (Boyer Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 79.2 miles (I 335 / Kansas Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 175.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bellaire, KS to Leavenworth, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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