How far is Chetopa, KS from Leavenworth, KS?

The driving distance from Chetopa, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
189.2 mi
03h 09m
Flight
157.37 mi
253.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.37 mi
Kilometers
253.26 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.2 mi
Kilometers
304.49 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leavenworth
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM CDT
Return by in Chetopa
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chetopa
2026-04-23T06:00
Arrive Leavenworth
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chetopa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Prescott
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Chetopa
95.6 mi
01h 34m
To Leavenworth
93.5 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    19 mi · 28 min · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West 12th Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West 12th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Military Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Military Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    49 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    18.8 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Parkview Drive

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Parkview Drive

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    48.2 mi · 50 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, US 50 West

    1391 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 435 West, US 50 West

    149 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike

    1593 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Kansas Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    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

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    84 m · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkview Drive
106 mi · 56%
Military Avenue
30 mi · 16%
Maple Street
19 mi · 10%
I 435 West
15.6 mi · 8%
US 24 East
15.2 mi · 8%
Kansas Turnpike
3.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
157.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prescott
01h 34m from Chetopa
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chetopa 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 Chetopa to Leavenworth?

The road trip is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Prescott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Chetopa and 93.5 miles from Leavenworth.

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

The direct path is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Prescott

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

98 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

111 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

114 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Warrensburg

114 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chetopa and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 157.37 mi (253.26 km).

Chetopa

#1 Chetopa

City in Labette County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,014
Coordinates37.0372900, -95.0899600
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Leavenworth

#2 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: (-95.089961, 37.037442)
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.27 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
13.36 gal · 50.54 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.19 $50.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.41 $56.82
Premium $4.65 $31.09 $62.18
Diesel $5.30 $35.43 $70.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chetopa and Leavenworth. The current time is 06:00:19.

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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.