Road Trips from Leavenworth, KS
Planning a weekend escape from Leavenworth? You've got options that range from short, scenic drives to longer hauls across the state. Most routes stick to mostly flat or gently rolling terrain, making for straightforward driving. You'll also find that many destinations offer access to parks, and a few even have the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park nearby, adding a historical dimension to your trip. Whether you're looking for a quick day trip or a longer drive, Leavenworth serves as a solid starting point for exploring Kansas.
Total Routes
17
Shortest
3h
With Parks Nearby
17
Full-day getaway
8 total in this range
Eureka, KS
3h 13m163.1 mi one way
This is your quickest option at just over 3 hours and 163 miles, with a perfect 10 drive score. It features mixed highway and surface roads with mostly flat terrain. If you want a straightforward, efficient drive without parks as a primary focus, this is a good choice.
Lindsborg, KS
3h 31m196.1 mi one way
This 3.5-hour drive covers 196 miles and boasts a perfect 10 drive score. It's a mixed highway and surface road route with mostly flat terrain. A key draw here is the proximity to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, offering a historical point of interest.
Kechi, KS
3h 23m191.3 mi one way
Maize, KS
3h 38m203.8 mi one way
Clocking in at 3.6 hours and 203 miles, this drive has a solid 9 drive score. It's primarily a highway route with mostly flat terrain. Like several other options, it provides access to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.
Hillsboro, KS
3h 10m169.7 mi one way
This 3.2-hour trip covers 169 miles and has a drive score of 8. It's mostly highway with flat terrain. You'll also find the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park nearby, making it a convenient stop for history buffs.
Weekend trip
9 total in this range
Holcomb, KS
7h 16m382.9 mi one way
This is your longest option at 7.3 hours and 382 miles, featuring a 10 drive score. The terrain is gently rolling. It's a mixed highway and surface road route and includes access to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.
Fort Dodge, KS
6h 17m333.1 mi one way
Dodge City, KS
6h 16m334.6 mi one way
At 6.3 hours and 334 miles, this drive offers a 10 drive score with gently rolling terrain. It's a mixed highway and surface road route and provides access to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, a good choice for a longer excursion.
Conway Springs, KS
4h 14m226.3 mi one way
This 4.2-hour drive is 226 miles with a 9 drive score. It's mostly highway and features gently rolling terrain. You'll find the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is accessible from this route.
Colby, KS
6h 25m372.1 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Holcomb, KS
7h 16m382.9 mi one way
Fort Dodge, KS
6h 17m333.1 mi one way
Eureka, KS
3h 13m163.1 mi one way
Dodge City, KS
6h 16m334.6 mi one way
Eureka, KS
3h 13m163.1 mi one way
Dodge City, KS
6h 16m334.6 mi one way
Lindsborg, KS
3h 31m196.1 mi one way
Colby, KS
6h 25m372.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and park access nearby, spring drives offer pleasant conditions for exploring the landscape.
Summer
The mostly flat and gently rolling terrain makes summer drives manageable, with park access providing opportunities for outdoor activities.
Fall
Expect straightforward driving through mostly flat terrain, with parks nearby offering scenic autumn views.
Winter
The mostly flat terrain across these routes should make for manageable winter driving, even with park access.
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