How far is Leavenworth, KS from Bellaire, KS?

The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Bellaire, KS is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
192.8 mi
03h 27m
Flight
165.83 mi
266.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.83 mi
Kilometers
266.88 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.8 mi
Kilometers
310.28 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellaire
Mon, Apr 13, 1:43 PM CDT
Return by in Leavenworth
Mon, Apr 13, 5:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leavenworth
2026-04-13T10:15
Arrive Bellaire
Mon, Apr 13, 1:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:04 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
Admire
KS

Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America

From Leavenworth
96.4 mi
01h 43m
To Bellaire
96.4 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.1 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Kansas Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado

    3150 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Boyer Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Boyer Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest 20th Street

    19.3 mi · 21 min · Southwest 20th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Rock Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Rock Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 45th Street North

    1.6 km · 2 min · East 45th Street North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Woodlawn Street

    1068 ft · 25 sec · North Woodlawn Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Danbury Street

    919 ft · 43 sec · Danbury Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Janesville Street

    101 m · 20 sec · Janesville Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Clarendon Street

    94 m · 14 sec · Clarendon Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clarendon Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
153 mi · 79%
Southwest 20th Street
19.3 mi · 10%
North Main Street
11.9 mi · 6%
South 4th Street
3.16 mi · 2%
North Rock Road
2.02 mi · 1%
East 45th Street North
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

113 mi · 01h 53m

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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Admire
01h 43m from Leavenworth
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leavenworth and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellaire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Admire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Leavenworth and 96.4 miles from Bellaire.

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

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.64 one way or $51.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Admire

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

59 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

84 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Bellaire. Straight-line distance: 165.83 mi (266.88 km).

Leavenworth

#1 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bellaire

Bellaire is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7625100, -97.2669900
Altitude425
CountryUnited States
Start: Leavenworth (-94.92246, 39.31111)
End: Bellaire (-97.26699, 37.76251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.75 L · about $25.64
Round trip
$51.29
13.6 gal · 51.5 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.64 $51.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.92 $57.84
Premium $4.65 $31.65 $63.29
Diesel $5.30 $36.07 $72.13

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Leavenworth and Bellaire. The current time is 10:15:47.

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.