How far is Leavenworth, KS from Kechi, KS?

The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Kechi, KS is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
191.26 mi
03h 23m
Flight
164.86 mi
265.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.86 mi
Kilometers
265.31 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.26 mi
Kilometers
307.81 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kechi
Tue, May 12, 10:05 PM CDT
Return by in Leavenworth
Wed, May 13, 1:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leavenworth
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Kechi
Tue, May 12, 10:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 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
Admire
KS

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

From Leavenworth
95.6 mi
01h 41m
To Kechi
95.7 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.1 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Kansas Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado

    3150 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Boyer Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Boyer Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest 20th Street

    20 mi · 22 min · Southwest 20th Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Woodlawn

    1646 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Kechi Road

    2362 ft · 47 sec · Kechi Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East 61st Street North

    2677 ft · 53 sec · East 61st Street North

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 61st Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
153 mi · 80%
Southwest 20th Street
20 mi · 10%
North Main Street
11.9 mi · 6%
South 4th Street
3.16 mi · 2%
KS 254
0.6 mi
Spruce Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

113 mi · 01h 53m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
164.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Admire
01h 41m from Leavenworth
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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 95.6 miles from Leavenworth and 95.7 miles from Kechi.

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

The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 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 Kechi.

Stop Ideas Near Admire

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

59 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

84 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Kechi. Straight-line distance: 164.86 mi (265.31 km).

Leavenworth

#1 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

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

#2 Kechi

City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,109
Coordinates37.7958500, -97.2794900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: Leavenworth (-94.92246, 39.31111)
End: Kechi (-97.27949, 37.79585)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.55 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.91
13.5 gal · 51.1 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.45 $50.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.71 $57.42
Premium $4.65 $31.41 $62.83
Diesel $5.30 $35.80 $71.60

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Leavenworth and Kechi. The current time is 18:42:00.

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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.