How far is Attica, KS from Leavenworth, KS?

The driving distance from Attica, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 274 miles (441 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.3 miles (369 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
274.05 mi
04h 09m
Flight
229.25 mi
368.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.25 mi
Kilometers
368.95 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.05 mi
Kilometers
441.04 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leavenworth
Sat, Apr 11, 9:28 PM CDT
Return by in Attica
Sun, Apr 12, 1:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attica
2026-04-11T17:19
Arrive Leavenworth
Sat, Apr 11, 9:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Attica
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Matfield Green
KS

Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America

From Attica
136.9 mi
02h 04m
To Leavenworth
137.1 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Attica and Leavenworth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Attica and Leavenworth.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    35 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Avenue C

    1917 ft · 32 sec · East Avenue C

  3. 3

    Continue on Hershey Highway

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Hershey Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    699 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 14th Street

    15 mi · 22 min · West 14th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West 10th Avenue

    14.3 mi · 21 min · West 10th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West 15th Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · West 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North G Street

    2461 ft · 1 min · North G Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2200 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    34 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    669 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Kansas Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Kansas Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing

    73 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    84 m · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Attica and Leavenworth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
204 mi · 74%
West 14th Street
15 mi · 5%
West 10th Avenue
14.3 mi · 5%
Hershey Highway
10.2 mi · 4%
West 15th Street
6.3 mi · 2%
North G Street
3.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

107 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
229.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matfield Green
02h 04m from Attica
Leave By
8:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Attica and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leavenworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Attica to Leavenworth?

The road trip is about 274 miles (441 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Matfield Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.9 miles from Attica and 137.1 miles from Leavenworth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 229.3 miles (369 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.47 one way or $72.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Attica and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leavenworth.

Stop Ideas Near Matfield Green

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Matfield Green, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Matfield Green.

RAIL

Newton

70 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attica and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 229.25 mi (368.95 km).

Attica

#1 Attica

Human settlement in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America

Population547
Coordinates37.2414100, -98.2267400
Altitude443
CountryUnited States
Leavenworth

#2 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-98.226488, 37.241481)
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.61 L · about $36.47
Round trip
$72.93
19.34 gal · 73.22 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.47 $72.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.13 $82.25
Premium $4.65 $45.00 $90.01
Diesel $5.30 $51.29 $102.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Attica and Leavenworth. The current time is 17:19:23.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.