How far is Edgerton, KS from Leavenworth, KS?
The driving distance from Edgerton, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Smith County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgerton and Leavenworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgerton and Leavenworth.
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Start on East 3rd Street
21 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Nelson Street
108 m · 15 sec · East Nelson Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1007 ft · 29 sec · East 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Morgan Street
1767 ft · 35 sec · East Morgan Street
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Turn right onto West 199th Street
2 mi · 3 min · West 199th Street
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Turn right onto Homestead Lane
1 km · 1 min · Homestead Lane
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Take the ramp slight left
2307 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lone Elm Road, 159th Street
2255 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto South Lone Elm Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Lone Elm Road
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Continue on South Parker Street
12.7 mi · 17 min · South Parker Street
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 28 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 Edgerton and Leavenworth.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Parker Street
Continue straight
19.1 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Edgerton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leavenworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edgerton to Leavenworth?
The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cedar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Edgerton and 24 miles from Leavenworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Edgerton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leavenworth.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Memorial Hall
City of Lenexa - City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar.
Lawrence
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgerton and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 38.03 mi (61.2 km).
#1 Edgerton
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,773 |
| Coordinates | 38.7647300, -95.0080200 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
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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