How far is Leavenworth, KS from Goodland, KS?

The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Goodland, KS is about 406.9 miles (654.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 362.7 miles (583.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
406.86 mi
07h 01m
Flight
362.68 mi
583.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
362.68 mi
Kilometers
583.68 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
406.86 mi
Kilometers
654.78 km
Drive Time
07h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodland
Fri, May 15, 8:01 PM MDT
Return by in Leavenworth
Sat, May 16, 4:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leavenworth
2026-05-15T13:59
Arrive Goodland
Fri, May 15, 9:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leavenworth
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ellsworth
KS

City in Kansas

From Leavenworth
203.1 mi
03h 30m
To Goodland
203.8 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.9 mi · 16 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 70 West: Topeka

    2222 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    40.1 mi · 40 min · Kansas Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    255.4 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 Business, Goodland

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Cherry Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1152 ft · 37 sec · East 8th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    44 m · 6 sec · Broadway Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
255 mi · 63%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 23%
Kansas Turnpike
41.1 mi · 10%
North Main Street
11.9 mi · 3%
South 4th Street
3.16 mi · 1%
US 24 Business
1.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

255 mi · 04h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
362.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellsworth
03h 30m from Leavenworth
Leave By
9:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leavenworth and Sunny near Goodland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 406.9 miles (654.8 km) and usually takes 07h 01m 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?

Ellsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.1 miles from Leavenworth and 203.8 miles from Goodland.

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

The direct path is about 362.7 miles (583.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 $54.15 one way or $108.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Leavenworth and Goodland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leavenworth and Sunny near Goodland.

Stop Ideas Near Ellsworth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ellsworth, 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 Ellsworth.

RAIL

Hutchinson

79 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

108 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Goodland. Straight-line distance: 362.68 mi (583.68 km).

Leavenworth

#1 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

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

#2 Goodland

City in Kansas, USA

Population4,301
Coordinates39.3508300, -101.7101700
Altitude1122
CountryUnited States
Start: Leavenworth (-94.92246, 39.31111)
End: Goodland (-101.71017, 39.35083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 655 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.36 gal
54.35 L · about $54.15
Round trip
$108.30
28.72 gal · 108.7 L
Estimated CO2
127.6 kg one way
Round trip: 255.2 kg / 563 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.15 $108.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.07 $122.15
Premium $4.65 $66.83 $133.66
Diesel $5.30 $76.17 $152.33

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Leavenworth, KS and Goodland, KS. The current time in Leavenworth is 13:59:56, although it is 12:59:56 in Goodland.

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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.