How far is Cimarron, KS from Leavenworth, KS?
The driving distance from Cimarron, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 347.3 miles (558.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311 miles (500.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 41m.
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.
Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cimarron and Leavenworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cimarron and Leavenworth.
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Start on Avenue A
14 mi · 17 min · Avenue A
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
38.9 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto Niles Avenue
2707 ft · 46 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn right
25.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto East 14th Street
19.3 mi · 23 min · East 14th Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
46 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Railroad Avenue
2815 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · 10th Street
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Turn left
47.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Kansas Turnpike
40.4 mi · 41 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing
73 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
15.5 mi · 23 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 Cimarron and Leavenworth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
74.7 mi · 01h 15m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cimarron and Mostly Sunny near Leavenworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cimarron to Leavenworth?
The road trip is about 347.3 miles (558.9 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?
Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.2 miles from Cimarron and 171.1 miles from Leavenworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311 miles (500.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.19 one way or $92.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cimarron and Mostly Sunny near Leavenworth.
Stop Ideas Near Trenton
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 Trenton.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cimarron and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 310.97 mi (500.45 km).
#1 Cimarron
Human settlement in Gray County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.8066900, -100.3482000 |
| Altitude | 803 |
| 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: 559 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $46.19 | $92.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.10 | $104.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.01 | $114.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.97 | $129.95 |
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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