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Trip from Leavenworth, KS to Park, KS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 39m

Distance

325.5 mi

524 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 26m ★
6 AM
5h 39m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 49m
12 PM
5h 46m
3 PM
5h 50m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 32m

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

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Park, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Leavenworth, KS to Park, KS covers 325.5 miles and takes about 5h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Kansas Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 174.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

162.8 miles from Leavenworth, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 39m. Total distance: 325.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 39m drive with frequent turns across 325.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 174.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 15.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 39m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 70 / Kansas Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

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
5
16.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | 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 | ~1h 5m in | I 70 / Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / Kansas Turnpike toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina

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-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina
5
323.7 mi into trip | ~5h 35m in

Take the exit toward KS 211, Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward KS 211, Park
5
325.1 mi into trip | ~5h 37m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Leavenworth, KS to Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Salina along the way.

Salina

56.3 mi in | ~1h 5m | via I 70

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 174.9 mi 2h 54m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 91.6 mi 1h 34m
Kansas Turnpike 41.1 mi 41m
North Main Street 11.9 mi 16m
South 4th Street 3.2 mi 6m
KS 211 1 mi 1m
Spruce Street 0.6 mi 1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 174.9 mi, about 2h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth, KS and Park, 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 right at fork onto I 70

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 70

92 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Toward I-70 West Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on I 70; US 40

175 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward KS 211, Park
11

Turn right onto KS 211

1.0 mi · 1 min · KS 211
12

Continue on Old Highway 40

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Old Highway 40
13

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Main Street
14

Turn right onto 4th Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · 4th Street
15

Turn left onto Cottonwood Street

255 ft · 11 sec · Cottonwood Street
16

Arrive at destination

Cottonwood Street

Trip Plan

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 162.8 miles from Leavenworth, KS, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 174.9 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 72 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 162.8 miles or 2h 54m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Park, 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 325.5 miles and 5h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 174.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 162.8 mi from Leavenworth, KS · 2h 54m into the drive

city in Riley and Pottawatomie counties in Kansas, United States, county seat of Riley County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manhattan, KS

163 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 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salina, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 162.8 miles from Leavenworth, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 174.9 miles.

Arriving in Park, KS

The final approach into Park, 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 Park, 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.

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,...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 67.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.89 one way

$101.78 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $55.87 $111.75
premium $4.89 $62.64 $125.28
diesel $5.61 $71.87 $143.73

Estimated Tolls: $2.06

Kansas Turnpike (41.1 mi) $2.06

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

$51

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 113.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 97.6 1 $34.18 $15.62
Efficient EV 81.4 0 $28.48 $13.02
EV Truck/SUV 130.2 1 $45.57 $20.83

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Leavenworth, KS

Afternoon in Leavenworth on Thursday

Local time

4:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Park, KS

Afternoon in Park on Thursday

Local time

4:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Manhattan, KS

163 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

37 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

5h 39m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Park, KS covers 325.5 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Kansas Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 162.8 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 $50.89 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 39m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 70 / Kansas Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Leavenworth, KS to Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Salina along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.

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