How far is Leavenworth, KS from Anthony, KS?

The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Anthony, KS is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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
256.41 mi
05h 06m
Flight
225.12 mi
362.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.12 mi
Kilometers
362.3 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.41 mi
Kilometers
412.65 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anthony
Fri, Apr 17, 4:29 PM CDT
Return by in Leavenworth
Fri, Apr 17, 9:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leavenworth
2026-04-17T11:23
Arrive Anthony
Fri, Apr 17, 4:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leavenworth
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
Bazaar
KS

Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America

From Leavenworth
128.1 mi
02h 33m
To Anthony
128.3 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    84 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spruce Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South 4th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    11.9 mi · 16 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 70 West: Topeka

    2222 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    40.1 mi · 40 min · Kansas Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    131.7 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Kansas Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400

    2804 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.4 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South

    953 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 42

    1487 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Southwest Boulevard

    2633 ft · 55 sec · West Southwest Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on West Cessna Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cessna Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on West Southwest Boulevard

    7.2 mi · 9 min · West Southwest Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 42

    17.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 42

  17. 17

    Turn left

    17.7 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 14th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    9 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2280 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue

    119 m · 19 sec · North Bluff Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Steadman Street

    27 m · 4 sec · West Steadman Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Steadman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Anthony.

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
172 mi · 67%
State Highway 42
17.3 mi · 7%
North Main Street
11.9 mi · 5%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.4 mi · 4%
West Southwest Boulevard
7.67 mi · 3%
South 4th Street
3.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

132 mi · 02h 12m

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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
225.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bazaar
02h 33m from Leavenworth
Leave By
6:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leavenworth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anthony.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Bazaar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Leavenworth and 128.3 miles from Anthony.

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

The direct path is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 6:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.13 one way or $68.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leavenworth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anthony.

Stop Ideas Near Bazaar

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

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

RAIL

Newton

75 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Topeka

115 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Anthony. Straight-line distance: 225.12 mi (362.3 km).

Leavenworth

#1 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Anthony

#2 Anthony

City in Kansas

Population2,032
Coordinates37.1533600, -98.0311700
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: Leavenworth (-94.92246, 39.31111)
End: Anthony (-98.03117, 37.15336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.25 L · about $34.13
Round trip
$68.26
18.1 gal · 68.5 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.13 $68.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.49 $76.98
Premium $4.65 $42.12 $84.24
Diesel $5.30 $48.00 $96.00

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 Leavenworth and Anthony. The current time is 11:23:34.

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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.