How far is Leavenworth, KS from Belleville, KS?

The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Belleville, KS is about 175.8 miles (283 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
175.84 mi
03h 42m
Flight
148.63 mi
239.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.63 mi
Kilometers
239.2 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.84 mi
Kilometers
282.98 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belleville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 AM CDT
Return by in Leavenworth
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leavenworth
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Belleville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 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
Seneca
KS

City in Kansas

From Leavenworth
87.8 mi
01h 51m
To Belleville
88 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph WNW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    84 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Spruce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 20th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South 20th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Santa Fe Trail

    836 ft · 22 sec · Santa Fe Trail

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1809 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Amelia Earhart Drive

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Amelia Earhart Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on US 73 Highway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · US 73 Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South 10th Street

    553 ft · 9 sec · South 10th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Skyway Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Skyway Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on US 59 Highway

    1756 ft · 33 sec · US 59 Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    88 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South 22nd Street

    130 m · 12 sec · South 22nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US 73 Highway

    15.7 mi · 23 min · US 73 Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 73

    8.2 mi · 10 min · US Highway 73

  15. 15

    Continue on 110th Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · 110th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East 15th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 15th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on 110th Street

    10.2 mi · 15 min · 110th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1543 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto US 36 Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US 36 Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on 230th Street

    39.2 mi · 46 min · 230th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1952 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Pony Express Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Pony Express Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Center Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Pony Express Highway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Pony Express Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on 19th Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · 19th Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Pony Express Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Pony Express Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on 17th Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · 17th Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East 7th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East 7th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on 17th Road

    30.4 mi · 35 min · 17th Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto M Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · M Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 18th Street

    95 m · 11 sec · 18th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto L Street

    50 m · 7 sec · L Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · L Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
230th Street
39.2 mi · 22%
17th Road
36.1 mi · 21%
US 73 Highway
27 mi · 15%
Pony Express Highway
13.7 mi · 8%
110th Street
10.7 mi · 6%
Amelia Earhart Drive
9.88 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

230th Street

Continue on 230th Street

39.2 mi · 00h 46m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
148.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seneca
01h 51m from Leavenworth
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leavenworth and Sunny near Belleville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.8 miles (283 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Seneca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Leavenworth and 88 miles from Belleville.

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

The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leavenworth and Sunny near Belleville.

Stop Ideas Near Seneca

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

94 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 148.63 mi (239.2 km).

Leavenworth

#1 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Belleville

City in Kansas

Population1,841
Coordinates39.8244500, -97.6325400
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
Start: Leavenworth (-94.92246, 39.31111)
End: Belleville (-97.63254, 39.82445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.49 L · about $23.42
Round trip
$46.84
12.42 gal · 46.98 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.42 $46.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.41 $52.82
Premium $4.65 $28.90 $57.80
Diesel $5.30 $32.94 $65.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Leavenworth and Belleville. The current time is 00:59:15.

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.