Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Valley Falls, KS
Zaur Takhgiriev
The drive from Leavenworth, KS to Valley Falls, KS covers 34.7 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Easton Road, KS 16, Amelia Earhart Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.7 miles on Easton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 34.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near KS 92 / Spruce Street.
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 34.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 92 / Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (South 20th Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (KS 192 / Easton Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto KS 92 / Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South 20th Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto KS 192 / Easton Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto KS 16
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
At end of road, turn left onto KS 4; KS 16
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Easton Road | 15.7 mi | 22m |
| KS 16 | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Amelia Earhart Drive | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Spruce Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South 20th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| KS 4 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Riley Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth, KS and Valley Falls, KS.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn right onto KS 92
Turn right onto South 20th Street
Continue on CR 14
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 73; K-7
Turn left onto KS 192
Keep slight right at fork onto KS 192
Continue on KS 192
Continue on KS 192
Continue on KS 16
Keep slight right at fork onto KS 16
Turn left onto KS 16
At end of road, turn left onto KS 4; KS 16
Turn right onto KS 16
Turn right onto Oak Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Leavenworth, KS · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Leavenworth, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Valley Falls, KS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.42 one way
$10.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Leavenworth on Saturday
Local time
1:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Valley Falls on Saturday
Local time
1:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
74°F
Kickapoo, KS
17 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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