How far is Eureka, KS from Leavenworth, KS?

The driving distance from Eureka, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.26 mi
02h 47m
Flight
126.52 mi
203.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.52 mi
Kilometers
203.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.26 mi
Kilometers
264.35 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leavenworth
Sat, May 30, 5:20 AM CDT
Return by in Eureka
Sat, May 30, 8:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eureka
2026-05-30T02:32
Arrive Leavenworth
Sat, May 30, 5:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eureka
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Williamsburg
KS

City in Kansas

From Eureka
81.5 mi
01h 23m
To Leavenworth
82.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Maple Street

    2210 ft · 2 min · North Maple Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East River Street

    31.2 mi · 35 min · East River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Mary Street

    1282 ft · 24 sec · West Mary Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Fry Street

    20.6 mi · 24 min · South Fry Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South 4th Street

    17.5 mi · 22 min · South 4th Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1204 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    58 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lone Elm Road, 159th Street

    2255 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Lone Elm Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Lone Elm Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Parker Street

    12.7 mi · 17 min · South Parker Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    19.1 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    84 m · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 4th Street
75.7 mi · 46%
South Parker Street
31.8 mi · 19%
East River Street
31.2 mi · 19%
South Fry Street
20.6 mi · 13%
South Lone Elm Road
2.11 mi · 1%
Spruce Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

South 4th Street

Merge slight left

58 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
126.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
01h 23m from Eureka
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eureka and 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 Eureka to Leavenworth?

The road trip is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Eureka and 82.8 miles from Leavenworth.

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

The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.87 one way or $43.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eureka and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leavenworth.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

58 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

66 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

102 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

106 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eureka and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 126.52 mi (203.62 km).

Eureka

#1 Eureka

City in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States

Population2,301
Coordinates37.8239200, -96.2891700
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Leavenworth

#2 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: North Maple Street (-96.288381, 37.823921)
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.94 L · about $21.87
Round trip
$43.74
11.6 gal · 43.88 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.87 $43.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.67 $49.33
Premium $4.65 $26.99 $53.99
Diesel $5.30 $30.76 $61.53

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Eureka and Leavenworth. The current time is 02:32:08.

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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.