Origin
Valley Falls, KS
Late night in Valley Falls on Saturday
Local time
1:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Valley Falls, KS to Leavenworth, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valley Falls, KS
Zaur Takhgiriev
Leavenworth, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Valley Falls, KS to Leavenworth, KS covers 34.9 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 KS 192, KS 16, Amelia Earhart Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on KS 192. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 34.9 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 51m highway drive covering 34.9 miles, with most of the trip on KS 192 and KS 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.3 miles on KS 192.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KS 192 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 192 and KS 16. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near KS 16 / Phoebe Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 34.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (KS 16 / Phoebe Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (KS 16): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (KS 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KS 16 / Phoebe Street
Turn left onto KS 16 / Phoebe Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
KS 16
At end of road, turn right onto KS 16
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
KS 16
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 16
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
33.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
KS 92 / Spruce Street
Turn left onto KS 92 / Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
4
34.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 192 | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| KS 16 | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Amelia Earhart Drive | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Spruce Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North 20th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| KS 4 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 192
— 16.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls, KS and Leavenworth, KS.
1
Start on Oak Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oak Street
2
Turn left onto KS 16
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Phoebe Street
3
Continue on KS 16
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
9th Street
4
Turn left onto KS 4; KS 16
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 4; KS 16
5
Turn right onto KS 16
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
KS 16
6
At end of road, turn right onto KS 16
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
KS 16
7
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 16
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 16
8
Continue on KS 192
16 mi
·
24 min
·
KS 192
9
Turn right onto US 73; K-7
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Amelia Earhart Drive
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
11
Turn left onto North 20th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North 20th Street
12
Turn left onto KS 92
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Spruce Street
13
Turn left
277 ft
·
20 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Valley Falls, 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Valley Falls, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Leavenworth, KS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Leavenworth, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.46 one way
$10.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.72 | $13.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 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 | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Leavenworth, KS
Late night in Leavenworth on Saturday
Local time
1:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Kickapoo, KS
17 mi in
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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 Valley Falls, KS to Leavenworth, KS covers 34.9 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KS 192, KS 16, Amelia Earhart Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Valley Falls, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.46 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (KS 16 / Phoebe Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (KS 16): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (KS 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Valley Falls, KS to Leavenworth, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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