How far is Leavenworth, KS from Buhler, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Buhler, KS is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Lyon County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leavenworth and Buhler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Buhler.
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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
57.1 mi · 57 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
2280 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
607 ft · 7 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Newton
722 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
97 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
814 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion
856 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
58 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
36.3 mi · 42 min
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Turn left
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 Business, KS 61, McPherson, Hutchinson
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
12 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Buckskin Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Buckskin Road
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 8th Avenue
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Continue on North Buhler Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · North Buhler Road
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Turn left onto West 1st Avenue
1611 ft · 1 min · West 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Old Mill Lane
45 m · 11 sec · Old Mill Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Mill Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Buhler.
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
57.1 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Leavenworth and Partly Sunny near Buhler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Buhler?
The road trip is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Americus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Leavenworth and 107.4 miles from Buhler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.55 one way or $57.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leavenworth and Partly Sunny near Buhler.
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.
Topeka
Lawrence
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Buhler. Straight-line distance: 173.69 mi (279.52 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buhler
Human settlement in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 38.1344500, -97.7700500 |
| Altitude | 450 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buhler (-97.77005, 38.13445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.55 | $57.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.23 | $70.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.15 | $80.30 |
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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