Drive Time
3h 26m
Distance
221.1 mi
356 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
The drive from Haven, KS to Leavenworth, KS covers 221.1 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Industrial Drive, South Haven Road, KS 254 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.83 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
110.5 miles from Haven, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 26m drive with frequent turns across 221.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Haven Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KS 254 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boyer Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kansas Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 73 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 73 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spruce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Haven, KS and Leavenworth, KS.
Start on South Kansas Avenue
Turn left onto Industrial Drive
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Haven Road
Turn left
Continue on KS 254, El Dorado
Take the exit slight left
Merge slight right onto Boyer Road
Take the exit left
Turn straight
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth
Keep slight left to continue on KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing
Turn left
Turn left onto Spruce Street
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.5 miles or 1h 43m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leavenworth, KS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Haven, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Haven, KS
This is one driving day of about 221.1 miles and 3h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.5 mi from Haven, KS · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 110.5 miles from Haven, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$32.83 one way
$65.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.02 | $74.04 |
| premium | $4.65 | $40.51 | $81.02 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $46.17 | $92.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.3 | 0 | $23.22 | $10.61 |
| Efficient EV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.35 | $8.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.95 | $14.15 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Haven on Saturday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Leavenworth on Saturday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
44°F
Valley Falls, KS
111 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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