How far is Greenleaf, KS from Washington, KS?

The driving distance from Greenleaf, KS to Washington, KS is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.61 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.36 mi
11.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.36 mi
Kilometers
11.85 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.61 mi
Kilometers
20.29 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Fri, Apr 17, 2:28 PM CDT
Return by in Greenleaf
Fri, Apr 17, 2:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenleaf
2026-04-17T14:11
Arrive Washington
Fri, Apr 17, 2:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenleaf
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Linn
KS

Human settlement in Washington County, Kansas, United States of America

From Greenleaf
6.3 mi
00h 08m
To Washington
6.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenleaf and Washington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenleaf and Washington.

  1. 1

    Start on Commercial Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    105 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1918 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Upland Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Upland Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 10th Road

    4 mi · 5 min · 10th Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Quivira Road

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Quivira Road

  7. 7

    Continue on B Street

    2972 ft · 1 min · B Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    662 ft · 31 sec · East 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto C Street

    67 m · 10 sec · C Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · C Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenleaf and Washington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Quivira Road
6.74 mi · 53%
10th Road
3.96 mi · 31%
Upland Road
0.75 mi · 6%
B Street
0.56 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.36 mi · 3%
East 3rd Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Quivira Road

Turn right onto Quivira Road

6.74 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linn
00h 08m from Greenleaf
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenleaf and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenleaf to Washington?

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Linn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Greenleaf and 6.3 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenleaf and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenleaf and Washington. Straight-line distance: 7.36 mi (11.85 km).

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#1 Greenleaf

Human settlement in Washington County, Kansas, United States of America

Population303
Coordinates39.7283400, -96.9761300
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Washington

#2 Washington

City in Washington County, Kansas

Population1,065
Coordinates39.8180600, -97.0508600
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenleaf (-96.97613, 39.72834)
End: Washington (-97.05086, 39.81806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.68 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.32
0.88 gal · 3.36 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.66 $3.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.87 $3.74
Premium $4.65 $2.05 $4.10
Diesel $5.30 $2.33 $4.67

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenleaf and Washington. The current time is 14:11:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.