How far is Leavenworth, KS from Colby, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Colby, KS is about 372.1 miles (598.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 327.5 miles (527 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Unincorporated community in Saline County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leavenworth and Colby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Colby.
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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 right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
220.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 25, Atwood, Leoti
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto South Range Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Range Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
668 ft · 29 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Colby.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
221 mi · 03h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leavenworth and Rain Showers Likely near Colby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Colby?
The road trip is about 372.1 miles (598.8 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.7 miles from Leavenworth and 186.3 miles from Colby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 327.5 miles (527 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.51 one way or $99.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leavenworth and Rain Showers Likely near Colby.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
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 Glendale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Colby. Straight-line distance: 327.49 mi (527.04 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colby
City in Thomas County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 5,315 |
| Coordinates | 39.3958400, -101.0523800 |
| Altitude | 963 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colby (-101.05238, 39.39584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 599 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 38m |
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 | $49.51 | $99.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.84 | $111.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.11 | $122.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $69.64 | $139.28 |
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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