How far is Leavenworth, KS from Chanute, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Chanute, KS is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Kansas, United States
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 Chanute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Chanute.
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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
28.6 mi · 38 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Lone Elm Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Lone Elm Road
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Turn left onto I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West: Wichita
1476 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett
1547 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto South Princeton Street
12.4 mi · 14 min · South Princeton Street
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Continue on North State Street
150 m · 6 sec · North State Street
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Continue on South State Road
9.9 mi · 11 min · South State Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 39
1083 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
2700 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto North Plummer Avenue
2522 ft · 55 sec · North Plummer Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Steuben Avenue
918 ft · 40 sec · South Steuben Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Steuben Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Chanute.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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36.6 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leavenworth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chanute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Chanute?
The road trip is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Leavenworth and 67 miles from Chanute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.92 one way or $37.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leavenworth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chanute.
Stop Ideas Near Ottawa
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 Ottawa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Chanute. Straight-line distance: 116.4 mi (187.33 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chanute
City in Neosho County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 8,991 |
| Coordinates | 37.6792100, -95.4572000 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chanute (-95.4572, 37.67921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.00 | $18.92 | $37.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $20.58 | $41.17 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $22.38 | $44.76 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $28.45 | $56.90 |
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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