Origin
Leavenworth, KS
Late night in Leavenworth on Saturday
Local time
4:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leavenworth, KS to Tonganoxie, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leavenworth, KS
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Tonganoxie, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Leavenworth, KS to Tonganoxie, KS covers 20.4 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tonganoxie Drive, 187th Street, Springdale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on Tonganoxie Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tonganoxie Drive | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| 187th Street | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Springdale Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Spruce Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East 2nd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bury Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tonganoxie Drive
— 7.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth, KS and Tonganoxie, KS.
1
Start on this road
277 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto KS 92
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Spruce Street
3
Continue on KS 92
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Springdale Road
4
Turn left onto CR-29
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
187th Street
5
Continue on CR-5
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Tonganoxie Drive
6
Turn left onto South Main Street
386 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 2nd Street
8
Turn left onto Bury Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bury Street
9
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KS 92 / Spruce Street
At end of road, turn right onto KS 92 / Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR-29 / 187th Street
Turn left onto CR-29 / 187th Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
East 2nd Street
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.33 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Tonganoxie, KS
Late night in Tonganoxie on Saturday
Local time
4:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
20.4 mi in 34m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on Tonganoxie Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 6 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 5.7 miles (CR-29 / 187th Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,080 ft
833 ft
Total Climb
323 ft
Total Descent
274 ft
Highest Point
1,080 ft
~2.9 mi in
Elevation Range
247 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Leavenworth, KS
Full guide →Founded 1854
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.
Top landmarks
- • Leavenworth Riverfront Community Center — historic building in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States
- • Carnegie Arts Center of Leavenworth — building in Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
- • Western Branch, National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers — historic district in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States
Arriving in Tonganoxie, KS
Full guide →Founded 1866
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 34m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on Tonganoxie Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KS 92 / Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (CR-29 / 187th Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tonganoxie, KS before heading back.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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