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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
347.32 mi
05h 41m
Flight
310.97 mi
500.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
310.97 mi
Kilometers
500.45 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.32 mi
Kilometers
558.95 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leavenworth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM CDT
Return by in Cimarron
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cimarron
2026-04-22T21:31
Arrive Leavenworth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cimarron
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Trenton
KS

Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America

From Cimarron
176.2 mi
02h 50m
To Leavenworth
171.1 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 29 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue A

    14 mi · 17 min · Avenue A

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    38.9 mi · 45 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Niles Avenue

    2707 ft · 46 sec · Niles Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    25.1 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 14th Street

    19.3 mi · 23 min · East 14th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Railroad Avenue

    2815 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2161 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    47.9 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    40.4 mi · 41 min · Kansas Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

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

    73 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    84 m · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 26%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.5 mi · 15%
Kansas Turnpike
40.4 mi · 12%
East 14th Street
19.3 mi · 6%
Avenue A
16 mi · 5%
10th Street
3.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
311 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trenton
02h 50m from Cimarron
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

96 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cimarron and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 310.97 mi (500.45 km).

Cimarron

#1 Cimarron

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

Population2,197
Coordinates37.8066900, -100.3482000
Altitude803
CountryUnited States
Leavenworth

#2 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Avenue A (-100.348184, 37.80679)
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 559 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.25 gal
46.39 L · about $46.19
Round trip
$92.39
24.5 gal · 92.78 L
Estimated CO2
108.9 kg one way
Round trip: 217.7 kg / 480 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cimarron and Leavenworth. The current time is 21:31:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.