How far is Hoisington, KS from Leavenworth, KS?

The driving distance from Hoisington, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.73 mi
03h 52m
Flight
214.39 mi
345.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.39 mi
Kilometers
345.02 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.73 mi
Kilometers
387.42 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leavenworth
Sun, May 31, 4:12 AM CDT
Return by in Hoisington
Sun, May 31, 8:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoisington
2026-05-31T00:20
Arrive Leavenworth
Sun, May 31, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoisington
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
Grandview Plaza
KS

City in Geary County, Kansas, United States of America

From Hoisington
122.8 mi
01h 56m
To Leavenworth
117.9 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 5th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · West 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1372 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 9th Street

    14.9 mi · 19 min · East 9th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1390 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    32.3 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    40.4 mi · 41 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    73 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    84 m · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoisington 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 38%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.5 mi · 21%
Kansas Turnpike
40.4 mi · 17%
East 9th Street
14.9 mi · 6%
KS 7
0.77 mi
Spruce Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
214.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview Plaza
01h 56m from Hoisington
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoisington 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 Hoisington to Leavenworth?

The road trip is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Grandview Plaza is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.8 miles from Hoisington and 117.9 miles from Leavenworth.

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

The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoisington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leavenworth.

Stop Ideas Near Grandview Plaza

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

97 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Newton

119 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoisington and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 214.39 mi (345.02 km).

Hoisington

#1 Hoisington

City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,452
Coordinates38.5180700, -98.7781400
Altitude563
CountryUnited States
Leavenworth

#2 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: West 5th Street (-98.778141, 38.51796)
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.16 L · about $32.05
Round trip
$64.11
17 gal · 64.32 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.05 $64.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.15 $72.30
Premium $4.65 $39.56 $79.12
Diesel $5.30 $45.08 $90.17

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoisington and Leavenworth. The current time is 00:20:07.

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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.