How far is Leavenworth, KS from Newbury, KS?

The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Newbury, KS is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
92.07 mi
01h 47m
Flight
68.88 mi
110.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.88 mi
Kilometers
110.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.07 mi
Kilometers
148.18 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newbury
Sat, Apr 18, 8:37 PM CDT
Return by in Leavenworth
Sat, Apr 18, 10:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leavenworth
2026-04-18T18:50
Arrive Newbury
Sat, Apr 18, 8:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Kanwaka
KS

Township in Douglas County, Kansas

From Leavenworth
46 mi
00h 53m
To Newbury
46.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    31.6 mi · 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Snokomo Road

    1429 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Snokomo Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Snokomo Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1315 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Newbury Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Newbury Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    146 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Newbury Road

    1787 ft · 1 min · Newbury Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newbury Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
41.1 mi · 45%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
31.6 mi · 34%
North Main Street
11.9 mi · 13%
South 4th Street
3.16 mi · 3%
Snokomo Road
1.43 mi · 2%
Newbury Avenue
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

40.1 mi · 00h 40m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
68.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanwaka
00h 53m from Leavenworth
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leavenworth and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Newbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Kanwaka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Leavenworth and 46.1 miles from Newbury.

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

The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leavenworth and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Newbury.

Stop Ideas Near Kanwaka

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

12 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

27 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

82 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Newbury. Straight-line distance: 68.88 mi (110.85 km).

Leavenworth

#1 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

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

City in United States of America

Population1,024
Coordinates39.0847200, -96.1752700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Leavenworth (-94.92246, 39.31111)
End: Newbury (-96.17527, 39.08472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.3 L · about $12.26
Round trip
$24.51
6.5 gal · 24.6 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.26 $24.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.82 $27.64
Premium $4.65 $15.13 $30.25
Diesel $5.30 $17.24 $34.48

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Leavenworth and Newbury. 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.