How far is Leavenworth, KS from Inman, KS?

The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Inman, KS is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.3 mi
03h 53m
Flight
170.71 mi
274.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.71 mi
Kilometers
274.73 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.3 mi
Kilometers
333.61 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Inman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM CDT
Return by in Leavenworth
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leavenworth
2026-04-23T01:36
Arrive Inman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leavenworth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Americus
KS

Township in Lyon County, Kansas

From Leavenworth
103.5 mi
01h 56m
To Inman
103.8 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    57.1 mi · 57 min · Kansas Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2280 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    607 ft · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Newton

    722 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion

    856 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    36.3 mi · 42 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 Business, KS 61, McPherson, Hutchinson

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1196 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Cherokee Road

    546 ft · 15 sec · Cherokee Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Center Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
97.8 mi · 47%
KS 150 West
38.2 mi · 18%
US 50
25 mi · 12%
US 81 Business
12.8 mi · 6%
North Main Street
11.9 mi · 6%
South 4th Street
3.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
170.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Americus
01h 56m from Leavenworth
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leavenworth and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Inman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Americus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Leavenworth and 103.8 miles from Inman.

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

The direct path is about 170.7 miles (274.7 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leavenworth and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Inman.

Stop Ideas Near Americus

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

80 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

103 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

107 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Inman. Straight-line distance: 170.71 mi (274.73 km).

Leavenworth

#1 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
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#2 Inman

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

Population1,324
Coordinates38.2319500, -97.7733800
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: Leavenworth (-94.92246, 39.31111)
End: Inman (-97.77338, 38.23195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.69 L · about $27.57
Round trip
$55.13
14.62 gal · 55.38 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.57 $55.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.09 $62.18
Premium $4.65 $34.02 $68.04
Diesel $5.30 $38.77 $77.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leavenworth and Inman. The current time is 01:36:06.

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.