How far is Belleville, KS from Leavenworth, KS?
The driving distance from Belleville, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belleville and Leavenworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville and Leavenworth.
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Start on L Street
50 m · 13 sec · L Street
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Turn left onto 18th Street
95 m · 11 sec · 18th Street
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Turn right onto M Street
1.3 km · 2 min · M Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 28th Street
30.4 mi · 35 min · 28th Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on 17th Road
5.7 mi · 7 min · 17th Road
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Continue on Pony Express Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · Pony Express Avenue
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Continue on 19th Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · 19th Road
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Continue on Pony Express Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Pony Express Highway
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Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on Pony Express Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Pony Express Highway
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Continue on 3rd Street
1952 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Pony Express Highway
39.2 mi · 46 min · Pony Express Highway
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Continue on US 36 Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · US 36 Highway
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Continue on West 1st Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on US 36 Highway
20.6 mi · 24 min · US 36 Highway
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Continue on Highway 36
11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 36
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Take the exit slight right
1190 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 7
10 mi · 17 min · Highway 7
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Continue on K7 Highway
5.6 mi · 10 min · K7 Highway
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Continue on Unity Street
2413 ft · 50 sec · Unity Street
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Turn right onto North 10th Street
1 mi · 2 min · North 10th Street
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Continue on US 73 Highway
11.3 mi · 13 min · US 73 Highway
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Continue on Amelia Earhart Drive
10.3 mi · 12 min · Amelia Earhart Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1110 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto North 20th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 20th Street
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Spruce Street
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Turn left
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 Belleville and Leavenworth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pony Express Highway
Continue on Pony Express Highway
39.2 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Belleville and Sunny near Leavenworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belleville to Leavenworth?
The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Oneida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Belleville and 87.4 miles from Leavenworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.38 one way or $46.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belleville and Sunny near Leavenworth.
Stop Ideas Near Oneida
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 Oneida.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 148.63 mi (239.2 km).
#1 Belleville
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,841 |
| Coordinates | 39.8244500, -97.6325400 |
| Altitude | 471 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.38 | $46.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.85 | $57.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.88 | $65.77 |
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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