How far is Conway, KS from Leavenworth, KS?

The driving distance from Conway, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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
198.3 mi
03h 19m
Flight
167.29 mi
269.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.29 mi
Kilometers
269.22 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.3 mi
Kilometers
319.13 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leavenworth
Sat, May 2, 5:19 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Sat, May 2, 8:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-05-02T14:00
Arrive Leavenworth
Sat, May 2, 5:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
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
Admire
KS

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

From Conway
100.2 mi
01h 39m
To Leavenworth
98.2 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph WSW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    45.3 mi · 53 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    111 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    822 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka

    134 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    542 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 335 North: Topeka, Kansas City

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    96 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    73 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    84 m · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway 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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
96 mi · 48%
KS 7
0.77 mi
Spruce Street
0.56 mi
I 35 South
0.39 mi
Kansas City
0.22 mi
I 335 North
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

96 mi · 01h 36m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
167.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Admire
01h 39m from Conway
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Conway 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 Conway to Leavenworth?

The road trip is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Admire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Conway and 98.2 miles from Leavenworth.

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

The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Conway and Mostly Sunny near Leavenworth.

Stop Ideas Near Admire

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

59 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

84 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 167.29 mi (269.22 km).

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#1 Conway

Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America

Population1,182
Coordinates38.3694500, -97.7864300
Altitude470
CountryUnited States
Leavenworth

#2 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.786622, 38.369554)
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.49 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
14 gal · 52.98 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.40 $52.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.77 $59.54
Premium $4.65 $32.58 $65.16
Diesel $5.30 $37.13 $74.26

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Leavenworth. The current time is 14:00:00.

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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.