Origin
Leavenworth, KS
Evening in Leavenworth on Sunday
Local time
7:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leavenworth, KS to Haven, KS
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
223.8 mi
360 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leavenworth, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
Spanning 223.8 miles across the heart of the Great Plains, this drive from Leavenworth to Haven is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 59 minutes. Because the trip is well within a single day’s reach, you can easily complete it in one go without needing an overnight stay. Your travel budget should account for approximately $34 in fuel costs for the trip. You will primarily utilize the Kansas Turnpike, KS 96, and Southwest 20th Street to navigate between these two Kansas locations. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the route offers a reliable connection across the state's flat terrain.
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
111.9 miles from Leavenworth, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 81% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm quickly, highlighted by a significant 153.2-mile stretch along the Kansas Turnpike. Expect the road to feel efficient and direct as you transition from the interstate system onto KS 96. While the drive is consistent, the shift from major turnpikes to smaller local roads like Southwest 20th Street provides a noticeable change in pace as you near your destination. It is a functional route designed for those who value speed and predictability behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 153.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and KS 96. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 73; K-7 / South 4th Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 223.8 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 0.6 miles (US 73; K-7 / South 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: 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 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 73; K-7 / South 4th Street
Turn right onto US 73; K-7 / South 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn left toward I 70 West: Topeka
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 70 West: Topeka
8
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
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
7
196.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m in
|
KS 96
Take the exit onto KS 96 toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
8
197 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m in
|
KS 96
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96 toward KS 96, Hutchinson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward KS 96, Hutchinson
Towns Along This Route
Between Leavenworth, KS and Haven, KS, road signs point toward Wichita and Hutchinson.
Wichita
56.3 mi in
|
~1h 5m
|
via I 470
Hutchinson
197 mi in
|
~3h 29m
|
via KS 96
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike | 153.2 mi | 2h 33m |
| KS 96 | 26.4 mi | 28m |
| Southwest 20th Street | 25.2 mi | 27m |
| North Main Street | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| South 4th Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| I 235 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Spruce Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Industrial Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 153.2 mi, about 2h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth, KS and Haven, 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
Use the none lane.
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
113 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Toward I 470, I 335: South Topeka, Wichita
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado
9
At end of road, turn right onto Boyer Road
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
Boyer Road
10
Turn right onto KS 254
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Southwest 20th Street
11
Continue on I 235; KS 96
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 235; KS 96
12
Take the exit onto KS 96
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
KS 96
Exit 13
Toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96
26 mi
·
28 min
·
KS 96
Toward KS 96, Hutchinson
Use the none lane.
14
Turn right onto South Haven Road
333 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Haven Road
15
Turn left onto Industrial Drive
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Industrial Drive
16
Turn right onto South Kansas Street
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Kansas Street
17
Continue on South Kansas Avenue
464 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Kansas Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
South Kansas Avenue
Trip Plan
Planning for this trip is simple since it only requires one stop to keep you refreshed over the four-hour duration. Because the majority of your time is spent on the Kansas Turnpike, make sure your toll payment method is ready before you merge onto the highway to avoid unnecessary delays. If you prefer to avoid heavy traffic, try to depart early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours on the road. Flexibility is a major advantage here, as the manageable distance allows you to adjust your departure time without significantly impacting your arrival. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during that long 153.2-mile turnpike stretch to ensure you have enough range to reach your next planned stop.
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 111.9 miles from Leavenworth, KS, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 153.2 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.9 miles or 2h 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haven, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth, KS
This is one driving day of about 223.8 miles and 3h 59m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Kansas Turnpike for about 153.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.9 mi from Leavenworth, KS · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 111.9 miles from Leavenworth, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Kansas Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 153.2 miles.
Arriving in Haven, KS
The final approach into Haven, 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 Haven, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.99 one way
$67.99 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.47 | $74.95 |
| premium | $4.80 | $42.25 | $84.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.72 | $99.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.66
Kansas Turnpike
(153.2 mi)
$7.66
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
$34
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.1 | 0 | $23.50 | $10.74 |
| Efficient EV | 56 | 0 | $19.58 | $8.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.5 | 1 | $31.33 | $14.32 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Haven, KS
Evening in Haven on Sunday
Local time
7:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
44°F
Valley Falls, KS
112 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
1 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 59m 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 Haven, KS covers 223.8 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, KS 96, 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 111.9 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 $33.99 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 223.8 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 0.6 miles (US 73; K-7 / South 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: 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 Haven, KS, road signs point toward Wichita and Hutchinson.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Explore more options from Leavenworth, KS or browse trips ending in Haven, KS.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse KS road trips.
Explore maps for Leavenworth, KS or Haven, KS on MapSof.net.