How far is Leavenworth, KS from Girard, KS?

The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Girard, KS is about 143.5 miles (231 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.53 mi
02h 46m
Flight
124.45 mi
200.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.45 mi
Kilometers
200.28 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.53 mi
Kilometers
230.99 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Girard
Sat, May 30, 10:41 AM CDT
Return by in Leavenworth
Sat, May 30, 1:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leavenworth
2026-05-30T07:55
Arrive Girard
Sat, May 30, 10:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leavenworth
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Linn Valley
KS

Human settlement in Linn County, Kansas, United States of America

From Leavenworth
71.8 mi
01h 23m
To Girard
71.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Leavenworth and Girard.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Girard.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    84 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spruce Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South 4th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    12.3 mi · 16 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East

    2724 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Kansas Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69

    3250 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 69 South: College Boulevard

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 69 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 69 South

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Overland Parkway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Overland Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 620th Avenue

    7 mi · 8 min · East 620th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East Saint John Street

    839 ft · 22 sec · East Saint John Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Burnett Street

    1110 ft · 51 sec · North Burnett Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Forest Avenue

    131 m · 19 sec · East Forest Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Forest Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Girard.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Overland Parkway
99.3 mi · 69%
I 435 South
14.5 mi · 10%
North Main Street
12.3 mi · 9%
East 620th Avenue
7.03 mi · 5%
Kansas Turnpike
3.53 mi · 2%
South 4th Street
3.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Overland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Overland Parkway

99.3 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linn Valley
01h 23m from Leavenworth
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leavenworth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Girard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Girard?

The road trip is about 143.5 miles (231 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Linn Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Leavenworth and 71.7 miles from Girard.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leavenworth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Girard.

Stop Ideas Near Linn Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Linn Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Linn Valley.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

66 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lawrence

80 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Independence

83 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Girard. Straight-line distance: 124.45 mi (200.28 km).

Leavenworth

#1 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Girard

#2 Girard

City in Kansas, United States

Population2,656
Coordinates37.5111600, -94.8380200
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Leavenworth (-94.92246, 39.31111)
End: Girard (-94.83802, 37.51116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.17 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.16
10.12 gal · 38.34 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.08 $38.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.52 $43.04
Premium $4.65 $23.55 $47.10
Diesel $5.30 $26.84 $53.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Leavenworth and Girard. The current time is 07:55:13.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.