How far is Leavenworth, KS from Rock Creek, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Rock Creek, KS is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leavenworth and Rock Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Rock Creek.
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Start on the route
84 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spruce Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Spruce Street
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Turn right onto South 20th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 20th Street
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Continue on Santa Fe Trail
836 ft · 22 sec · Santa Fe Trail
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Take the ramp left
1809 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amelia Earhart Drive
6.1 mi · 7 min · Amelia Earhart Drive
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Turn left onto Easton Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Easton Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Easton Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Easton Road
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Continue on Riley Street
2987 ft · 1 min · Riley Street
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Continue on Easton Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Easton Road
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
2833 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Rock Creek Road
834 ft · 28 sec · Rock Creek Road
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Turn left onto 110th Street
643 ft · 18 sec · 110th Street
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Turn slight right
34 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
50 m · 7 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Rock Creek.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Easton Road
Continue on Easton Road
11.7 mi · 00h 17m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rock Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Rock Creek?
The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Leavenworth and 21.6 miles from Rock Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leavenworth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rock Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Rock Creek. Straight-line distance: 33.19 mi (53.41 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rock Creek
Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,888 |
| Coordinates | 39.2458300, -95.5372000 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rock Creek (-95.5372, 39.24583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.07 | $14.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
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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