Origin
Leavenworth, KS
Afternoon in Leavenworth on Friday
Local time
4:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Leavenworth, KS to Washington, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
144.4 mi
232 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
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6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 59m
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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Washington, KS
Townsend Walton
Trip Overview
The drive from Leavenworth, KS to Washington, KS covers 144.4 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Spruce Street, South 20th Street, Santa Fe Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.44 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.2 miles from Leavenworth, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 144.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 5m drive with frequent turns across 144.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spruce Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Leavenworth, KS to Washington, KS is easy. At 3h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leavenworth, KS to Washington, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spruce Street | — | — |
| South 20th Street | — | — |
| Santa Fe Trail | — | — |
| Amelia Earhart Drive | — | — |
| US 73 | — | — |
| South 10th Street | — | — |
| Skyway Highway | — | — |
| US 59 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Spruce Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth, KS and Washington, KS.
1
Start on the route
276 ft
·
22 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Spruce Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Spruce Street
3
Turn right onto South 20th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South 20th Street
4
Continue on Santa Fe Trail
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Santa Fe Trail
5
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Amelia Earhart Drive
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Amelia Earhart Drive
7
Continue on US 73 Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 73 Highway
8
Continue on South 10th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
South 10th Street
9
Turn left onto Skyway Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Skyway Highway
10
Continue on US 59 Highway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 59 Highway
11
Take the exit slight right
289 ft
·
8 sec
12
Turn straight onto South 22nd Street
427 ft
·
12 sec
·
South 22nd Street
13
Turn left onto US 73 Highway
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US 73 Highway
14
Continue on US Highway 73
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 73
15
Continue on 110th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
110th Street
16
Continue on East 15th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East 15th Street
17
Continue on 110th Street
10 mi
·
15 min
·
110th Street
18
Turn right
12 mi
·
13 min
19
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
20
Turn left onto US 36 Highway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 36 Highway
21
Continue on 230th Street
39 mi
·
46 min
·
230th Street
22
Continue on 3rd Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
3rd Street
23
Continue on Pony Express Highway
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Pony Express Highway
24
Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Street
25
Continue on Pony Express Highway
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Pony Express Highway
26
Continue on 19th Road
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
19th Road
27
Continue on Pony Express Avenue
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Pony Express Avenue
28
Continue on 17th Road
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
17th Road
29
Continue on East 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East 7th Street
30
Turn right onto B Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
B Street
31
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
East 3rd Street
32
Turn right onto C Street
220 ft
·
10 sec
·
C Street
33
Arrive at your destination
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 72.2 miles from Leavenworth, KS, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
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 32 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.2 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washington, 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 144.4 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.2 mi from Leavenworth, KS · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.2 miles from Leavenworth, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Washington, KS
The final approach into Washington, 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 Washington, 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
$21.44 one way
$42.88 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $24.18 | $48.36 |
| premium | $4.65 | $26.46 | $52.92 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.16 | $6.93 |
| Efficient EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.64 | $5.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.22 | $9.24 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Washington, KS
Afternoon in Washington on Friday
Local time
4:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Baker, KS
72 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
27 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 5m 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 Washington, KS covers 144.4 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spruce Street, South 20th Street, Santa Fe Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.2 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 $21.44 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.
The drive from Leavenworth, KS to Washington, KS is easy. At 3h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leavenworth, KS to Washington, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Leavenworth, KS to Washington, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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