How far is Ellsworth, KS from Leavenworth, KS?
The driving distance from Ellsworth, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Riley County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellsworth and Leavenworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellsworth and Leavenworth.
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Start on North Lincoln Avenue
2 m · 2 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
117 m · 21 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Douglas Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Douglas Avenue
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Turn right onto 15th Street
2721 ft · 1 min · 15th Street
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 12 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 Ellsworth and Leavenworth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ellsworth and Partly Sunny near Leavenworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellsworth to Leavenworth?
The road trip is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Zeandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Ellsworth and 100 miles from Leavenworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.26 one way or $54.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ellsworth and Partly Sunny near Leavenworth.
Stop Ideas Near Zeandale
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 Zeandale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellsworth and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 181.91 mi (292.76 km).
#1 Ellsworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 2,935 |
| Coordinates | 38.7305600, -98.2281100 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| 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: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.26 | $54.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.75 | $61.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.65 | $67.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.35 | $76.70 |
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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