Origin
Holton, KS
Morning in Holton on Saturday
Local time
9:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holton, KS to Leavenworth, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holton, KS
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Leavenworth, KS
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Trip Overview
This 55.4-mile drive from Holton to Leavenworth, Kansas, is a straightforward 1 hour and 20-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical option for exploring the Great Plains region of Kansas. The route primarily utilizes KS 16 and KS 192, with a significant portion on Amelia Earhart Drive as you approach your destination. Given its short duration and minimal stops recommended, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing to break it up overnight. It offers a practical way to travel between these two Kansas communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 71% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of your journey, including a notable stretch of 22.1 miles on KS 16 without interruption. The profile suggests a straightforward driving experience, likely with open roads characteristic of the Great Plains. Expect a steady progression through Kansas landscapes, with the primary roads guiding you efficiently from Holton to Leavenworth. The transition to Amelia Earhart Drive marks the final leg of your trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KS 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 16 and KS 192. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near KS 16; KS 116 / West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KS 16; KS 116 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (KS 16 / T Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (KS 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KS 16; KS 116 / West 4th Street
Turn left onto KS 16; KS 116 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
KS 16 / T Road
Turn right onto KS 16 / T Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
KS 16
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 16
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
28.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
KS 16
At end of road, turn right onto KS 16
Navigation decision point
4
28.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
KS 16
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 16
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 16 | 22.1 mi | 31m |
| KS 192 | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| Amelia Earhart Drive | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| T Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| West 4th Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Spruce Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North 20th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| KS 4 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 16
— 22.1 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holton, KS and Leavenworth, KS.
1
Start on New York Avenue
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
New York Avenue
2
Turn left onto KS 16; KS 116
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn right onto KS 16
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
T Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 16
14 mi
·
20 min
·
KS 16
5
Turn left onto KS 4; KS 16
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 4; KS 16
6
Turn right onto KS 16
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
KS 16
7
At end of road, turn right onto KS 16
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
KS 16
8
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 16
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 16
9
Continue on KS 192
16 mi
·
24 min
·
KS 192
10
Turn right onto US 73; K-7
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Amelia Earhart Drive
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
12
Turn left onto North 20th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North 20th Street
13
Turn left onto KS 92
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Spruce Street
14
Turn left
277 ft
·
20 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Holton, KS · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Holton, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.66 one way
$17.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Leavenworth, KS
Morning in Leavenworth on Saturday
Local time
9:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Oskaloosa, KS
28 mi in
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
29 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
1h 20m 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 Holton, KS to Leavenworth, KS covers 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KS 16, KS 192, Amelia Earhart Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.7 miles from Holton, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KS 16; KS 116 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (KS 16 / T Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (KS 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Holton, 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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