How far is Junction City, KS from Leavenworth County, KS?
The driving distance from Junction City, KS to Leavenworth County, KS is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Junction City and Leavenworth County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Junction City and Leavenworth County.
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Start on North Jefferson Street
40 m · 11 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto J Hill Road
764 ft · 22 sec · J Hill Road
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Take the ramp left toward I-70 East, US 40 East, KS 18 East: Topeka
1090 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
50.5 mi · 51 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Kansas Turnpike
28.7 mi · 29 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Tonganoxie, Eudora
1805 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto 222nd Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · 222nd Street
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Turn straight onto Honey Creek Road
2159 ft · 45 sec · Honey Creek Road
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Turn right onto Chieftain Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chieftain Road
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Continue on West Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Street
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Turn left
790 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Tonganoxie Drive
7.3 mi · 12 min · Tonganoxie Drive
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Turn left onto Dempsey Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dempsey Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dempsey Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Junction City and Leavenworth County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
50.5 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Junction City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leavenworth County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Junction City to Leavenworth County?
The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Menoken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Junction City and 53.7 miles from Leavenworth County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Junction City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leavenworth County.
Stop Ideas Near Menoken
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 Menoken.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Junction City and Leavenworth County. Straight-line distance: 96.87 mi (155.89 km).
#1 Junction City
City in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas
| Population | 21,482 |
| Coordinates | 39.0286100, -96.8314000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leavenworth County
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 82,246 |
| Coordinates | 39.1993200, -95.0379000 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dempsey Road (-95.03825, 39.201196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $4.01 | $15.60 | $31.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $18.40 | $36.79 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $23.37 | $46.74 |
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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