How far is Baxter Springs, KS from Leavenworth, KS?
The driving distance from Baxter Springs, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Linn County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baxter Springs and Leavenworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baxter Springs and Leavenworth.
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Start on West 12th Street
15 m · 8 sec · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto Military Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Military Avenue
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
49 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
18.8 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Parkview Drive
57.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Parkview Drive
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Continue straight
48.2 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, US 50 West
1391 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 435 West, US 50 West
149 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike
1593 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
3.5 mi · 4 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 North, KS 7 North: Lansing, Leavenworth, Tonganoxie
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street
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Turn right
84 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baxter Springs and Leavenworth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Parkview Drive
Turn left onto Parkview Drive
57.5 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Baxter Springs and Sunny then Slight 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 Baxter Springs to Leavenworth?
The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Baxter Springs and 85.9 miles from Leavenworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baxter Springs and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leavenworth.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasanton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baxter Springs and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 158.38 mi (254.88 km).
#1 Baxter Springs
City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 3,893 |
| Coordinates | 37.0236800, -94.7355000 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.77 | $51.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.20 | $56.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.14 | $64.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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