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Trip from Leavenworth, KS to Lecompton, KS

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

1h

Distance

43.8 mi

70 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

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

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city in and county seat of Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States

Leavenworth, KS

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Downtown Lecompton, KS, KS

Lecompton, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Leavenworth, KS to Lecompton, KS covers 43.8 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Springdale Road, US 59, West Lake Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on Springdale Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.85 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

21.9 miles from Leavenworth, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Leavenworth, KS to Lecompton, KS covers 43.8 miles and takes about 1h, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Springdale Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near KS 92 / Spruce Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KS 92 / Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles (KS 92): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 28.2 miles (US 59): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | KS 92 / Spruce Street

At end of road, turn right onto KS 92 / Spruce Street

Navigation decision point

4
17.7 mi into trip | ~25m in | KS 92

Keep slight left at fork onto KS 92

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
28.2 mi into trip | ~40m in | US 59

At end of road, turn left onto US 59

Navigation decision point

6
38.3 mi into trip | ~52m in | US 24

Turn right onto US 24

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
43.8 mi into trip | ~1h in | Elmore Street

Turn right onto Elmore Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Springdale Road 15.8 mi 22m
US 59 10.1 mi 11m
West Lake Street 5.9 mi 8m
KS 92 4.6 mi 6m
US 24 2.8 mi 3m
Lecompton Road 2.3 mi 3m
Spruce Street 1.8 mi 3m
East Woodson Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Springdale Road — 15.8 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

277 ft · 22 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right onto KS 92

1.8 mi · 3 min · Spruce Street
3

Continue on KS 92

16 mi · 22 min · Springdale Road
4

Keep slight left at fork onto KS 92

4.6 mi · 6 min · KS 92
5

Turn right onto KS 16; KS 92

5.9 mi · 8 min · West Lake Street
6

At end of road, turn left onto US 59

10 mi · 11 min · US 59
7

Turn right onto US 24

2.8 mi · 3 min · US 24
Use the right lane.
8

Turn left onto Lecompton Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Lecompton Road
9

Continue on CR-1029

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Eisenhower Memorial Drive
10

Turn right onto CR-3

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East Woodson Avenue
11

Turn right onto Elmore Street

144 ft · 6 sec · Elmore Street
12

Arrive at destination

Elmore Street

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 21.9 miles from Leavenworth, KS, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.8 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 43.8 miles or 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 21.9 miles or 31m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lecompton, 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 43.8 miles and 1h.

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 Springdale Road for about 15.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.9 mi from Leavenworth, KS · 31m into the drive

Downtown Valley Falls, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

22 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

Valley Falls, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Valley Falls, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Leavenworth, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lecompton, KS

The final approach into Lecompton, 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 Lecompton, KS.

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,...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 43.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.85 one way

$13.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.52 $15.04
premium $4.89 $8.43 $16.86
diesel $5.61 $9.67 $19.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.1 0 $4.60 $2.10
Efficient EV 11 0 $3.83 $1.75
EV Truck/SUV 17.5 0 $6.13 $2.80

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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 4 hours ago

Origin

Leavenworth, KS

Night in Leavenworth on Tuesday

Local time

11:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lecompton, KS

Night in Lecompton on Tuesday

Local time

11:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Valley Falls, KS

22 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

30 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

1h 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 Lecompton, KS covers 43.8 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Springdale Road, US 59, West Lake Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 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 $6.85 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 straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KS 92 / Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles (KS 92): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 28.2 miles (US 59): Navigation decision point.
The route from Leavenworth, KS to Lecompton, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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