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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.58 mi
03h 17m
Flight
183.3 mi
294.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.3 mi
Kilometers
294.99 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.58 mi
Kilometers
334.06 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leavenworth
Mon, May 4, 2:30 PM CDT
Return by in Goddard
Mon, May 4, 5:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goddard
2026-05-04T11:12
Arrive Leavenworth
Mon, May 4, 2:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goddard
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
Americus
KS

Township in Lyon County, Kansas

From Goddard
105 mi
01h 38m
To Leavenworth
102.6 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1624 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City

    137 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Kansas Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Kansas Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    73 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    84 m · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
171 mi · 82%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
20.8 mi · 10%
I 35
0.97 mi
KS 7
0.77 mi
Spruce Street
0.56 mi
North Main Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
183.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Americus
01h 38m from Goddard
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Topeka

80 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

103 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

107 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goddard and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 183.3 mi (294.99 km).

Goddard

#1 Goddard

City in Kansas, USA

Population4,962
Coordinates37.6597400, -97.5753300
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Leavenworth

#2 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.575616, 37.659739)
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.73 L · about $27.64
Round trip
$55.28
14.66 gal · 55.46 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Goddard and Leavenworth. The current time is 11:12:57.

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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.