How far is Leavenworth, KS from Holton, KS?

The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Holton, KS is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
55.28 mi
01h 20m
Flight
44.75 mi
72.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.75 mi
Kilometers
72.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.28 mi
Kilometers
88.96 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holton
Sat, Apr 11, 8:11 PM CDT
Return by in Leavenworth
Sat, Apr 11, 9:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leavenworth
2026-04-11T18:50
Arrive Holton
Sat, Apr 11, 8:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Winchester
KS

City in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States

From Leavenworth
27.6 mi
00h 40m
To Holton
27.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    84 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Spruce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 20th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South 20th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Santa Fe Trail

    836 ft · 22 sec · Santa Fe Trail

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1809 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Amelia Earhart Drive

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Amelia Earhart Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Easton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Easton Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Easton Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Easton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Riley Street

    2987 ft · 1 min · Riley Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Easton Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Easton Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2833 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    14 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vermont Avenue

    159 m · 20 sec · Vermont Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    1628 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto New York Avenue

    47 m · 7 sec · New York Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Easton Road
21.4 mi · 39%
Amelia Earhart Drive
6.13 mi · 11%
Spruce Street
1.51 mi · 3%
South 20th Street
1.16 mi · 2%
Riley Street
0.57 mi · 1%
Santa Fe Trail
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

14 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
00h 40m from Leavenworth
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leavenworth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Holton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Leavenworth and 27.7 miles from Holton.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

39 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

46 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

64 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

77 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Holton. Straight-line distance: 44.75 mi (72.02 km).

Leavenworth

#1 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

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

#2 Holton

City in Jackson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population3,204
Coordinates39.4652700, -95.7363700
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Leavenworth (-94.92246, 39.31111)
End: Holton (-95.73637, 39.46527)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.29 $16.59
Premium $4.65 $9.08 $18.15
Diesel $5.30 $10.34 $20.69

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Leavenworth and Holton. The current time is 18:50:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.