Road Trips from Leavenworth, KS
Leavenworth is your launchpad for exploring Kansas. You've got options ranging from quick, half-day excursions on mostly flat terrain with nearby parks, to longer, full-day drives that offer a bit more variety in landscape. If you're looking for a day trip with a park stop, or a more substantial journey across the state, Leavenworth makes it easy to get going this weekend.
Total Routes
14
Shortest
3h
With Parks Nearby
14
Full-day getaway
7 total in this range
Eureka, KS
3h 13m163.1 mi one way
At 3.2 hours and 163.1 miles, this route provides a perfect drive score of 10. It’s a straightforward trip across mostly flat terrain, ideal if you prioritize a high-quality drive without a specific park destination.
Lindsborg, KS
3h 31m196.1 mi one way
This 3.5-hour drive (196.1 miles) offers a strong drive score of 10 and features the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. It's a good option if you want a longer trip with a significant park destination, covering mostly flat terrain.
Maize, KS
3h 38m203.8 mi one way
Covering 203.8 miles over 3.6 hours, this route boasts a drive score of 9 and includes access to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. The profile is mostly highway, suitable for a longer day trip.
Hillsboro, KS
3h 10m169.7 mi one way
This 3.2-hour drive (169.7 miles) has a drive score of 8 and includes the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. It's a good middle-ground option, mostly highway with mostly flat terrain.
Benton, KS
3h 14m182.5 mi one way
Weekend trip
7 total in this range
Holcomb, KS
7h 16m382.9 mi one way
The longest option at 7.3 hours and 382.9 miles, this route has a perfect drive score of 10 and includes the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. It features gently rolling terrain, making it a substantial journey.
Dodge City, KS
6h 16m334.6 mi one way
This 6.3-hour drive (334.6 miles) earns a drive score of 10 and includes the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. It’s a significant trip across gently rolling terrain.
Conway Springs, KS
4h 14m226.3 mi one way
At 4.2 hours and 226.3 miles, this route offers a drive score of 9 and access to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. It’s a longer trip on mostly highway with gently rolling terrain.
Attica, KS
5h 10m260.3 mi one way
This 5.2-hour drive (260.3 miles) has a drive score of 8 and includes the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. It's a longer journey across mostly flat terrain.
Buhler, KS
4h 6m214.5 mi one way
Covering 214.5 miles over 4.1 hours, this route provides a drive score of 8 and access to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. It's a longer trip on mostly highway with mostly flat terrain.
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Holcomb, KS
7h 16m382.9 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
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
When to Go
Spring
The mostly flat terrain and nearby parks make spring a great time for drives like the one to Lindsborg, offering pleasant conditions for exploration.
Summer
With gently rolling terrain options and parks available on longer routes, summer offers opportunities for extended drives, though be prepared for warmer weather.
Fall
The mostly flat terrain is ideal for scenic drives in the fall, and routes with park access provide beautiful autumnal backdrops.
Winter
While terrain is mostly flat across these routes, winter driving conditions may vary; shorter trips like the one to Marysville might be more manageable.
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