How far is Augusta, KS from Leavenworth, KS?

The driving distance from Augusta, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.86 mi
02h 51m
Flight
157.9 mi
254.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.9 mi
Kilometers
254.12 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.86 mi
Kilometers
289.46 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leavenworth
Thu, May 28, 12:13 PM CDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, May 28, 3:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-05-28T09:21
Arrive Leavenworth
Thu, May 28, 12:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Admire
KS

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

From Augusta
91.2 mi
01h 26m
To Leavenworth
88.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Avenue

    1517 ft · 47 sec · 12th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ohio Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Southwest Ohio Street Road

    5.8 mi · 13 min · Southwest Ohio Street Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest 20th Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Southwest 20th Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    81 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Boyer Road

    79 m · 7 sec · Boyer Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    799 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    824 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    56 mi · 56 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Kansas Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    73 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    84 m · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
152 mi · 85%
Southwest Ohio Street Road
5.76 mi · 3%
Southwest 20th Street
4.09 mi · 2%
Ohio Street
2.51 mi · 1%
KS 7
0.77 mi
Spruce Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

96.4 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
157.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Admire
01h 26m from Augusta
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Augusta and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leavenworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Admire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Augusta and 88.7 miles from Leavenworth.

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

The direct path is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.95 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Augusta and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leavenworth.

Stop Ideas Near Admire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Admire, 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 Admire.

RAIL

Topeka

59 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

84 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 157.9 mi (254.12 km).

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#1 Augusta

City in Butler County, Kansas, United States

Population1,216
Coordinates37.6866800, -96.9767000
Altitude389
CountryUnited States
Leavenworth

#2 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: 12th Avenue (-96.976701, 37.686586)
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.03 L · about $23.95
Round trip
$47.89
12.7 gal · 48.06 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.95 $47.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.01 $54.01
Premium $4.65 $29.55 $59.11
Diesel $5.30 $33.68 $67.36

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 · May 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Leavenworth. The current time is 09:21:10.

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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.