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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Douglas County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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.
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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 right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
31.6 mi · 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Snokomo Road
1429 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Snokomo Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Snokomo Road
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Continue on Main Street
1315 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Newbury Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Newbury Avenue
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Continue straight
146 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Newbury Road
1787 ft · 1 min · Newbury Road
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kanwaka.
Lawrence
Topeka
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Newbury. Straight-line distance: 68.88 mi (110.85 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newbury
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,024 |
| Coordinates | 39.0847200, -96.1752700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newbury (-96.17527, 39.08472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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