How far is Leavenworth, KS from Pleasanton, KS?

The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Pleasanton, KS is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
89.98 mi
01h 46m
Flight
79.13 mi
127.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.13 mi
Kilometers
127.34 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.98 mi
Kilometers
144.81 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasanton
Sat, May 30, 9:54 PM CDT
Return by in Leavenworth
Sat, May 30, 11:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leavenworth
2026-05-30T20:08
Arrive Pleasanton
Sat, May 30, 9:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
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
Aubry
KS

Township in Johnson County, Kansas

From Leavenworth
45 mi
00h 53m
To Pleasanton
44.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.3 mi · 16 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East

    2724 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Kansas Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69

    3250 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 69 South: College Boulevard

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 69 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 69 South

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Overland Parkway

    52.2 mi · 54 min · Overland Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Pleasanton

    1215 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 1100th Road

    1075 ft · 31 sec · East 1100th Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East 6th Street

    2244 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    880 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Overland Parkway
52.5 mi · 58%
I 435 South
14.5 mi · 16%
North Main Street
12.3 mi · 14%
Kansas Turnpike
3.53 mi · 4%
South 4th Street
3.16 mi · 4%
US 69 South
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Overland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Overland Parkway

52.2 mi · 00h 54m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
79.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aubry
00h 53m from Leavenworth
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leavenworth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasanton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Aubry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Leavenworth and 44.9 miles from Pleasanton.

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

The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leavenworth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasanton.

Stop Ideas Near Aubry

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Aubry and the surrounding midpoint area.
Overland Park City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Overland Park City Hall

Overland Park , KS
Overland Park, KS 66212
Rating 4.2/5 62 reviews Park,City park
City of Grandview
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

City of Grandview

Grandview , MO
1200 Main St, Grandview, MO 64030
Rating 3.4/5 22 reviews City Hall
Grandview DMV
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Grandview DMV

Grandview , MO
1200 Main St, Grandview, MO 64030
Rating 3.4/5 487 reviews Department of motor vehicles
Leawood Community Center
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Leawood Community Center

Leawood , KS
4800 Town Center Dr, Leawood, KS 66211
Rating 4.7/5 12 reviews Tourist attraction,Recreation center,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aubry.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

30 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

41 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

53 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Pleasanton. Straight-line distance: 79.13 mi (127.34 km).

Leavenworth

#1 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

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

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

Population1,158
Coordinates38.1778100, -94.7113500
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Leavenworth (-94.92246, 39.31111)
End: Pleasanton (-94.71135, 38.17781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.02 L · about $11.99
Round trip
$23.98
6.36 gal · 24.04 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.99 $23.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.52 $27.05
Premium $4.65 $14.80 $29.60
Diesel $5.30 $16.87 $33.73

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Leavenworth and Pleasanton. The current time is 20:08:14.

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.