Leavenworth, KS Road Trips

With 15 routes heading out and 17 heading in, Leavenworth, KS works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 123 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Leavenworth, KS spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.

city in and county seat of Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States

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Trip Routes

32

Longest Drive

372.1 mi

Colby, KS

Quickest Drive

18m

Kickapoo, KS

Plan Around Leavenworth, KS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Leavenworth, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

La Crosse, KS to Leavenworth, KS 276 mi · 5h 5m Hays, KS to Leavenworth, KS 265.9 mi · 4h 40m Haven, KS to Leavenworth, KS 223.6 mi · 3h 59m Lincoln, KS to Leavenworth, KS 202.7 mi · 3h 49m

Continue From Leavenworth, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Leavenworth, KS to Colby, KS 372.1 mi · 6h 25m Leavenworth, KS to Attica, KS 260.3 mi · 5h 10m Leavenworth, KS to Andover, KS 185.2 mi · 3h 17m Leavenworth, KS to Benton, KS 182.5 mi · 3h 14m

Trips from Leavenworth, KS

Leavenworth, KS to Colby, KS

372.1 mi 6h 25m

Leavenworth, KS to Attica, KS

260.3 mi 5h 10m

Leavenworth, KS to Andover, KS

185.2 mi 3h 17m

Leavenworth, KS to Benton, KS

182.5 mi 3h 14m

Leavenworth, KS to Gypsum, KS

179.3 mi 3h 22m

Leavenworth, KS to Milford, KS

138.5 mi 2h 39m

Leavenworth, KS to Madison, KS

137.8 mi 2h 43m

Leavenworth, KS to Osage City, KS

97.4 mi 1h 56m

Leavenworth, KS to Carbondale, KS

77.3 mi 1h 29m

Leavenworth, KS to Aubry, KS

48.4 mi 1h 5m

Leavenworth, KS to Leawood, KS

40.1 mi 59m

Leavenworth, KS to Lenexa, KS

35.3 mi 49m

Leavenworth, KS to Kansas City, KS

32.4 mi 45m

Leavenworth, KS to Shawnee, KS

30.9 mi 47m

Leavenworth, KS to Atchison, KS

25.1 mi 32m

Driving from Leavenworth, KS

On average, trips departing from Leavenworth, KS run 123 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 21m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 372 miles (6h 25m), while the shortest is just 25 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Leavenworth, KS are Colby, KS (372.1 mi, 6h 25m), Attica, KS (260.3 mi, 5h 10m), Andover, KS (185.2 mi, 3h 17m), Benton, KS (182.5 mi, 3h 14m), and Gypsum, KS (179.3 mi, 3h 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 123-mile trip from Leavenworth, KS, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 mapped routes leaving Leavenworth, KS and 17 routes heading into Leavenworth, KS, covering 32 total connections. Distances range from 25 to 372 miles.

The longest mapped route from Leavenworth, KS covers 372 miles and takes approximately 6h 25m. Shorter options start at just 25 miles.

The average route from Leavenworth, KS runs about 123 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 21m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 123-mile trip from Leavenworth, KS costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Leavenworth, KS include Colby, KS, Attica, KS, Andover, KS and Benton, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.