How far is Leavenworth, KS from Edgerton, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Edgerton, KS is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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 01h 05m.
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.
Human settlement in Smith County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leavenworth and Edgerton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Edgerton.
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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
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Homestead Lane
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
114 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Homestead Lane
2177 ft · 54 sec · Homestead Lane
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Turn left onto West 199th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · West 199th Street
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Turn left
1767 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1007 ft · 30 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Nelson Street
108 m · 15 sec · East Nelson Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
21 m · 3 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Edgerton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
28.6 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leavenworth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgerton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Edgerton?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Cedar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Leavenworth and 23.2 miles from Edgerton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leavenworth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgerton.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Memorial Hall
City of Lenexa - City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar.
Lawrence
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Edgerton. Straight-line distance: 38.03 mi (61.2 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edgerton
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,773 |
| Coordinates | 38.7647300, -95.0080200 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgerton (-95.00802, 38.76473)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.97 | $13.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
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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