How far is Leavenworth, KS from Atchison, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Atchison, KS is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leavenworth and Atchison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Atchison.
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Start on the route
84 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spruce Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Spruce Street
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Turn right onto South 20th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 20th Street
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Continue on Santa Fe Trail
836 ft · 22 sec · Santa Fe Trail
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Take the ramp left
1809 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amelia Earhart Drive
9.9 mi · 11 min · Amelia Earhart Drive
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Continue on US 73 Highway
11.3 mi · 13 min · US 73 Highway
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Continue on South 10th Street
2174 ft · 53 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto Kansas Avenue
1608 ft · 44 sec · Kansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Atchison.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 73 Highway
Continue on US 73 Highway
11.3 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leavenworth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Atchison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Atchison?
The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kickapoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Leavenworth and 12.6 miles from Atchison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leavenworth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Atchison.
Stop Ideas Near Kickapoo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Lansing Community and Economic Development
Weston City Hall
Tracy Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kickapoo.
Union Station
Lawrence
Independence
Topeka
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Atchison. Straight-line distance: 20.39 mi (32.82 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atchison
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 10,427 |
| Coordinates | 39.5630500, -95.1216400 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atchison (-95.12164, 39.56305)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
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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