How far is Kenneth, KS from Leavenworth, KS?

The driving distance from Kenneth, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.37 mi
00h 55m
Flight
35.64 mi
57.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.64 mi
Kilometers
57.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.37 mi
Kilometers
73.01 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leavenworth
Sun, May 3, 7:10 PM CDT
Return by in Kenneth
Sun, May 3, 8:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenneth
2026-05-03T18:14
Arrive Leavenworth
Sun, May 3, 7:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenneth
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Edwardsville
KS

City in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States of America

From Kenneth
22.6 mi
00h 27m
To Leavenworth
22.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kenneth Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Kenneth Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kenneth Road

    1203 ft · 32 sec · Kenneth Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 135th Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · West 135th Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North: Kansas City

    1654 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, US 50 West

    1391 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 435 West, US 50 West

    149 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike

    1593 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 North, KS 7 North: Lansing, Leavenworth, Tonganoxie

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    84 m · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenneth 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 435 West
15.6 mi · 34%
US 24 East
15.2 mi · 33%
US 69 North
4.39 mi · 10%
Kansas Turnpike
3.82 mi · 8%
West 135th Street
3.3 mi · 7%
Kenneth Road
2.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 435 West

Merge slight left

14.5 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edwardsville
00h 27m from Kenneth
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kenneth and Sunny near Leavenworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenneth to Leavenworth?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Edwardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Kenneth and 22.7 miles from Leavenworth.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenneth and Sunny near Leavenworth.

Stop Ideas Near Edwardsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Edwardsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City , MO
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Parkville City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Parkville City Hall

Parkville , MO
8880 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.5 mi away

City Of Bonner Springs Wastewater

Bonner Springs , KS
12021 Kaw Dr, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Sewage treatment plant
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Overlook at Quality Hill

Kansas City , MO
1031 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.7/5 19 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edwardsville.

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

34 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

37 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

42 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenneth and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 35.64 mi (57.36 km).

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#1 Kenneth

Township in Sheridan County, Kansas

Population1,338
Coordinates38.8550100, -94.6119000
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Leavenworth

#2 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenneth Road (-94.61191, 38.85501)
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.06 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.07
3.2 gal · 12.12 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.03 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.80 $13.61
Premium $4.65 $7.45 $14.89
Diesel $5.30 $8.49 $16.97

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenneth and Leavenworth. The current time is 18:14:49.

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.