How far is Goddard, KS from Leavenworth, KS?
The driving distance from Goddard, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.3 miles (295 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goddard and Leavenworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goddard and Leavenworth.
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Start on the route
34 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1624 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
20.8 mi · 26 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
96.4 mi · 1 hr 36 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 Goddard 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.
Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
96.4 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Goddard and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Goddard to Leavenworth?
The road trip is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Americus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105 miles from Goddard and 102.6 miles from Leavenworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.3 miles (295 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.64 one way or $55.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goddard and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leavenworth.
Stop Ideas Near Americus
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 Americus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goddard and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 183.3 mi (294.99 km).
#1 Goddard
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 4,962 |
| Coordinates | 37.6597400, -97.5753300 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| 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: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $27.64 | $55.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.17 | $62.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.11 | $68.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
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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