How far is Leavenworth, KS from Saint Francis, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Saint Francis, KS is about 441.6 miles (710.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 367.7 miles (591.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Ellsworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leavenworth and Saint Francis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Saint Francis.
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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
91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
257.4 mi · 4 hr 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 Business, KS 27, Sharon Springs, Saint Francis
1239 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Commerce Road
29.9 mi · 52 min · Commerce Road
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South Benton Street
1793 ft · 51 sec · South Benton Street
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Turn right onto Spencer Street
24 m · 4 sec · Spencer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Saint Francis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
257 mi · 04h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Leavenworth and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Francis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Saint Francis?
The road trip is about 441.6 miles (710.7 km) and usually takes 07h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wilson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 220.5 miles from Leavenworth and 221.2 miles from Saint Francis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 367.7 miles (591.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.75 one way or $117.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leavenworth and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Francis.
Stop Ideas Near Wilson
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 Wilson.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Saint Francis. Straight-line distance: 367.73 mi (591.81 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Francis
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,267 |
| Coordinates | 39.7722200, -101.7999000 |
| Altitude | 1012 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Francis (-101.7999, 39.77222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 711 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 30m |
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 | $58.75 | $117.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.26 | $132.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $72.51 | $145.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $82.64 | $165.27 |
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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