Origin
Leavenworth, KS
Late night in Leavenworth on Wednesday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leavenworth, KS to Dover, KS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
80.5 mi
130 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
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6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leavenworth, KS
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Dover, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Leavenworth, KS to Dover, KS covers 80.5 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kansas Turnpike, North Main Street, KS 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.8 miles on Kansas Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.59 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from Leavenworth, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 80.5 miles, with most of the trip on Kansas Turnpike and North Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.8 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 23 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 46.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and North Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 80.5 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 15.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.3 miles (I 470 / Kansas Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
15.7 mi into trip
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~23m in
Turn left toward I 70 West: Topeka
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 70 West: Topeka
5
16.1 mi into trip
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~24m in
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I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
56.3 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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I 470 / Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 470 / Kansas Turnpike toward I 470, I 335: South Topeka, Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 470, I 335: South Topeka, Wichita
5
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 470 West, US 75: Topeka, Salina
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 470 West, US 75: Topeka, Salina
5
66.2 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward Fairlawn Road, 29th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Fairlawn Road, 29th Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Leavenworth, KS and Dover, KS, road signs point toward Wichita and Salina.
Wichita
56.3 mi in
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~1h 5m
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via I 470
Salina
63 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike | 46.8 mi | 46m |
| North Main Street | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| KS 4 | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Southwest 29th Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| South 4th Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Spruce Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Auburn Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 46.8 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth, KS and Dover, KS.
1
Start on this road
277 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto KS 92
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Spruce Street
3
Turn right onto US 73; K-7
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South 4th Street
4
Continue on US 73; K-7
12 mi
·
16 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 70 West: Topeka
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
40 mi
·
40 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 470
6.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Toward I 470, I 335: South Topeka, Wichita
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 470 West, US 75: Topeka, Salina
9
Continue on I 470
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Fairlawn Road, 29th Street
11
Continue on this road
441 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Southwest 29th Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 29th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto Southwest 29th Street
122 ft
·
2 sec
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Southwest 29th Street
14
Continue on Southwest 29th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 29th Street
15
Enter roundabout onto Southwest 29th Street
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest 29th Street
16
Continue on Southwest 29th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 29th Street
17
Enter roundabout onto Southwest 29th Street
189 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southwest 29th Street
18
Continue on Southwest 29th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest 29th Street
19
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Auburn Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Southwest Auburn Road
20
Turn left onto KS 4
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
KS 4
21
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 4
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
KS 4
22
Turn slight left onto KS 4
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
KS 4
23
Arrive at destination
KS 4
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.2 miles from Leavenworth, KS, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.8 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dover, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth, KS
This is one driving day of about 80.5 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leavenworth, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Kansas Turnpike for about 46.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.2 mi from Leavenworth, KS · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.2 miles from Leavenworth, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dover, KS
The final approach into Dover, 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 Dover, 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
$12.59 one way
$25.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.34
Kansas Turnpike
(46.8 mi)
$2.34
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
$13
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.45 | $3.86 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.27 | $5.15 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Dover, KS
Late night in Dover on Wednesday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Valley Falls, KS
40 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
3 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 39m 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 Leavenworth, KS to Dover, KS covers 80.5 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, North Main Street, KS 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.2 miles from Leavenworth, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.59 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 is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 80.5 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 15.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.3 miles (I 470 / Kansas Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Leavenworth, KS and Dover, KS, road signs point toward Wichita and Salina.
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