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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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 07h 01m.
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.
City in Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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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
255.4 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 Business, Goodland
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Cherry Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Cherry Avenue
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
1152 ft · 37 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · Broadway Avenue
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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.
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
255 mi · 04h 15m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ellsworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Goodland. Straight-line distance: 362.68 mi (583.68 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goodland
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 4,301 |
| Coordinates | 39.3508300, -101.7101700 |
| Altitude | 1122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goodland (-101.71017, 39.35083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 655 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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