How far is Leavenworth, KS from Gardner, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Gardner, KS is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
City in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leavenworth and Gardner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Gardner.
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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
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56 West: Gardner
2302 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 56 West: Gardner, New Century Air Center, 175th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
19 m · 4 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 Gardner.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 Sunny leaving Leavenworth and Partly Sunny near Gardner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Gardner?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Bonner Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Leavenworth and 20.1 miles from Gardner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leavenworth and Partly Sunny near Gardner.
Stop Ideas Near Bonner Springs
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 Bonner Springs.
Union Station
Lawrence
Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Gardner. Straight-line distance: 34.57 mi (55.63 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gardner
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,941 |
| Coordinates | 38.8108400, -94.9271900 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gardner (-94.92719, 38.81084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
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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