How far is Leavenworth, KS from Belle Plaine, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Belle Plaine, KS is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lyon County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leavenworth and Belle Plaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Belle Plaine.
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Start on the route
84 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spruce Street
2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
11.9 mi · 16 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto I 70 West: Topeka
2222 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
40.1 mi · 40 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
150.6 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81, KS 53: Mulvane
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Casino Drive
1556 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Kansas Star Drive
119 m · 16 sec · Kansas Star Drive
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Continue on Kansas Star Drive
623 ft · 21 sec · Kansas Star Drive
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Turn right onto 144th Avenue
87 m · 13 sec · 144th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broadway Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · North Broadway Road
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Continue on North Broadway Road
792 ft · 21 sec · North Broadway Road
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Turn left onto East 90th Avenue North
2.5 mi · 4 min · East 90th Avenue North
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1113 ft · 28 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Merchant Street
557 ft · 24 sec · North Merchant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Merchant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Belle Plaine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
151 mi · 02h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leavenworth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belle Plaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Belle Plaine?
The road trip is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Americus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from Leavenworth and 108 miles from Belle Plaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.74 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leavenworth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belle Plaine.
Stop Ideas Near Americus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Americus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Belle Plaine. Straight-line distance: 184.05 mi (296.2 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belle Plaine
Township in Sumner County, Kansas
| Population | 1,538 |
| Coordinates | 37.3939100, -97.2811500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belle Plaine (-97.28115, 37.39391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.74 | $57.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.41 | $64.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.46 | $70.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.42 | $80.83 |
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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