How far is Leavenworth, KS from Clearwater, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Clearwater, KS is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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 54m.
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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 Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Clearwater.
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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
144.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81: Haysville, Derby
1392 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
135 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto East 71st Street South
1361 ft · 39 sec · East 71st Street South
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Continue on East Grand Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · East Grand Avenue
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Continue on West 71st Street South
7 mi · 10 min · West 71st Street South
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Turn left onto South 135th Street West
3.3 mi · 6 min · South 135th Street West
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Ross Avenue
2264 ft · 50 sec · East Ross Avenue
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Turn left onto South Lee Avenue
699 ft · 36 sec · South Lee Avenue
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Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Clearwater.
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
145 mi · 02h 25m
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 Sunny near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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 107.6 miles from Leavenworth and 107.7 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.66 one way or $57.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leavenworth and Sunny near Clearwater.
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 Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 187.48 mi (301.72 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clearwater
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,580 |
| Coordinates | 37.5028000, -97.5044900 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clearwater (-97.50449, 37.5028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 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 | $28.66 | $57.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.32 | $64.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.37 | $70.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.31 | $80.62 |
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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