Origin
Tonganoxie, KS
Morning in Tonganoxie on Sunday
Local time
11:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tonganoxie, KS to Leavenworth, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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.
Tonganoxie, KS
Tien Nguyen
Leavenworth, KS
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Trip Overview
Tonganoxie, KS to Leavenworth, KS is 20.4 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Tonganoxie Drive, 187th Street, and Springdale Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas. Expect a local feel with many turns, making it a straightforward, quick trip between two nearby towns. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing ample time for exploration at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tonganoxie Drive | 7.7 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 |
| East 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tonganoxie Drive
— 7.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonganoxie, KS and Leavenworth, KS.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Bury Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bury Street
3
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 2nd Street
4
Turn left onto South Main Street
386 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right onto East 1st Street
237 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 1st Street
6
Continue on CR-30
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Tonganoxie Drive
7
Continue on CR-29
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
187th Street
8
Turn right onto KS 92
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Springdale Road
9
Continue on KS 92
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Spruce Street
10
Turn left
277 ft
·
20 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bury Street
Turn left onto Bury Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 2nd Street
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East 1st Street
Turn right onto East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
KS 92 / Springdale Road
Turn right onto KS 92 / Springdale Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.93 | $7.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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 | $1.78 | $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
Leavenworth, KS
Morning in Leavenworth on Sunday
Local time
11:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
25 degrees cooler 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway miles contributing to its 20.4-mile length. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles along Tonganoxie Drive. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you navigate local roads like 187th Street and Springdale Road. The driving experience will be more about attention to navigation than covering long distances at high speeds, offering a more intimate connection with the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 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 early in the drive near Bury 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: near the start (Bury Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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 7.7 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: near the start (Bury Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Leavenworth, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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