How far is La Cygne, KS from Leavenworth, KS?
The driving distance from La Cygne, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Sheridan County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Cygne and Leavenworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Cygne and Leavenworth.
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Start on North 4th Street
1716 ft · 52 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Market Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · East Market Street
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Take the ramp left
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
41.6 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, US 50 West
1391 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 435 West, US 50 West
149 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike
1593 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
3.5 mi · 4 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1552 ft · 38 sec
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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
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street
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Turn right
84 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Cygne and Leavenworth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Market Street
Merge slight left
41.6 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Cygne and Partly Sunny near Leavenworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Cygne to Leavenworth?
The road trip is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Kenneth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from La Cygne and 41.1 miles from Leavenworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Cygne and Partly Sunny near Leavenworth.
Stop Ideas Near Kenneth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shawnee Town
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Country Club Plaza
Overland Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenneth.
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Cygne and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 66.97 mi (107.78 km).
#1 La Cygne
City in Linn County, Kansas
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 38.3500200, -94.7613500 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $3.77 | $10.94 | $21.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.50 | $26.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.38 | $30.76 |
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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