How far is Leavenworth, KS from Chetopa, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Chetopa, KS is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.4 miles (253.3 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.
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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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leavenworth and Chetopa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Chetopa.
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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
12.3 mi · 16 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit right toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
2724 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
3.5 mi · 4 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69
3250 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 69 South: College Boulevard
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 69 South
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 69 South
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Overland Parkway
104.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Overland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
97 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road
18.7 mi · 24 min · West Atkinson Road
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West 5th Street
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Turn right
18.2 mi · 27 min
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Turn right
57 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Chetopa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Overland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Overland Parkway
104 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leavenworth and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chetopa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Chetopa?
The road trip is about 190.4 miles (306.4 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?
Prescott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Leavenworth and 95.1 miles from Chetopa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leavenworth and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chetopa.
Stop Ideas Near Prescott
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 Prescott.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Chetopa. Straight-line distance: 157.37 mi (253.26 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chetopa
City in Labette County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,014 |
| Coordinates | 37.0372900, -95.0899600 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chetopa (-95.08996, 37.03729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.58 | $57.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.27 | $62.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.64 | $71.29 |
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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