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Trip from Leavenworth, KS to Andover, KS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 17m

Distance

185.2 mi

298 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 6m ★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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

Leavenworth, KS

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Downtown Andover, KS, KS

Andover, KS

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Trip Overview

This 185.3-mile journey from Leavenworth, KS to Andover, KS is a straightforward, one-day drive, taking approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes. You'll navigate primarily through local roads, with a 0% highway share, making it a more connected, turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $28, and with only one recommended stop, it's an efficient way to travel within the Great Plains region. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace and plenty of flexibility.

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

92.6 miles from Leavenworth, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kansas Turnpike 166.8 mi 2h 46m
North Main Street 12 mi 16m
South 4th Street 3.2 mi 6m
East 21st Street 1.2 mi 3m
North Andover Road 0.6 mi 1m
Spruce Street 0.6 mi 1m
Harrison Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Kansas Turnpike — 166.8 mi, about 2h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth, KS and Andover, KS.

1

Start on this road

277 ft · 25 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left onto KS 92

0.6 mi · 1 min · Spruce Street
3

Turn right onto US 73; K-7

3.2 mi · 6 min · South 4th Street
4

Continue on US 73; K-7

12 mi · 16 min · North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn left

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 70 West: Topeka Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40

40 mi · 40 min · Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 470

127 mi · 2 hr 6 min · Kansas Turnpike
Toward I 470, I 335: South Topeka, Wichita Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward Andover
9

Turn right

0.2 mi · 26 sec
10

Turn left onto East 21st Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · East 21st Street
11

Turn left onto North Andover Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Andover Road
12

Turn right onto Harrison Street

340 ft · 20 sec · Harrison Street
13

Turn left onto North Main Street

65 ft · 2 sec · North Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 185.3-mile distance and 2-hour 46-minute duration, this route is best tackled in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to allow ample time for any unscheduled stops or to simply enjoy the drive. The estimated fuel cost is $28, so ensure your tank is full before leaving Leavenworth. Since it's a local drive with a 0% highway share, be prepared for frequent turns and keep your navigation handy. Planning for just one stop means you can be quite flexible with your timing.

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 92.6 miles from Leavenworth, KS, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.8 miles.

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 41 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 92.6 miles or 1h 41m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Andover, 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 185.2 miles and 3h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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.
The longest stretch is on Kansas Turnpike for about 166.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Silver Lake, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Silver Lake, KS

93 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

Leavenworth County, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Osage City, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.6 miles from Leavenworth, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Kansas Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 166.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Cafe The Mani 더마니

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Lawrence, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17857275958

Visit website

Yuki Restaurant of Japan

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 4:30–9:30 pm

+17852717878

Visit website

Whataburger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Kansas City, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19138715874

Visit website

Blue Moose

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17852726800

Visit website

Oriental Express

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17852712308

Visit website

Cafe Quetzal

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 6:45 am–9 pm

+17853295527

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Matfield Green, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

El Dorado, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Wichita, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Wichita, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 185.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | KS 92 / Spruce Street

At end of road, turn left onto KS 92 / Spruce Street

Navigation decision point

7
15.7 mi into trip | ~23m in

Turn left toward I 70 West: Topeka

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 70 West: Topeka
5
16.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike

Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
56.3 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | I 470 / Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 470 / Kansas Turnpike toward I 470, I 335: South Topeka, Wichita

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 470, I 335: South Topeka, Wichita
5
185.2 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in | North Main Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.95 one way

$57.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $31.79 $63.58
premium $4.89 $35.64 $71.28
diesel $5.61 $40.89 $81.78

Estimated Tolls: $8.34

Kansas Turnpike (166.8 mi) $8.34

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.6 0 $19.45 $8.89
Efficient EV 46.3 0 $16.21 $7.41
EV Truck/SUV 74.1 0 $25.93 $11.85

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Leavenworth, KS

Morning in Leavenworth on Tuesday

Local time

7:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Andover, KS

Morning in Andover on Tuesday

Local time

7:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Silver Lake, KS

93 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

22 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 17m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 57.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 185.3-mile route. With no highway miles, you'll be consistently engaging with local roadways, experiencing the feel of driving through Kansas communities. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the profile suggests a continuous series of turns and road changes rather than long, open highway segments. This means you'll be actively navigating and experiencing more of the local landscape throughout the 2-hour and 46-minute drive.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 166.8 mi on Kansas Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and North Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near KS 92 / Spruce Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 17m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KS 92 / Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Leavenworth, KS to Andover, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Wichita along the way.

Wichita

56.3 mi in | ~1h 5m | via I 470

About the Cities

Starting in Leavenworth, KS

Full guide →

Leavenworth is a city in Eastern Kansas. Leavenworth, the "First City in Kansas", established in 1854, is located on the west banks of the Missouri River and became nationally known as the "jumping off point" for the opening of the West. Buffalo Bill Cody spent part of his youth here and later worked in the area as a Pony Express rider and Army scout. Cody's parents are buried in Leavenworth.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 185.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 166.8 miles on Kansas Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $8.34 in tolls one way, starting with Kansas Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KS 92 / Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Andover, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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