How far is Leavenworth, KS from Hesston, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Hesston, KS is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 Hesston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Hesston.
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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 left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
57.1 mi · 57 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
2280 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
607 ft · 7 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Newton
722 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
97 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
814 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
42.8 mi · 51 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton
60 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward First Street, Broadway Street
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
126 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2685 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Boulevard
1090 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Boulevard
1217 ft · 34 sec · East Lincoln Boulevard
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Turn left onto Randall
2642 ft · 1 min · Randall
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Continue on East Randall Street
1477 ft · 38 sec · East Randall Street
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Turn right onto South Ridge Road
6 m · 6 sec · South Ridge Road
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Turn left onto East Randall Street
845 ft · 37 sec · East Randall Street
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Turn slight right onto Hesston Road, Old US 81
546 ft · 11 sec · Hesston Road, Old US 81
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hesston Road, Old US 81
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Hesston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
57.1 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leavenworth and Sunny near Hesston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Hesston?
The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Admire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97 miles from Leavenworth and 97.2 miles from Hesston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leavenworth and Sunny near Hesston.
Stop Ideas Near Admire
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 Admire.
Topeka
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Hesston. Straight-line distance: 157.65 mi (253.71 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hesston
City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 3,736 |
| Coordinates | 38.1383400, -97.4314300 |
| Altitude | 451 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hesston (-97.43143, 38.13834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.88 | $63.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.33 | $72.66 |
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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