How far is Leavenworth, KS from Salem, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Salem, KS is about 227 miles (365.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leavenworth and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Salem.
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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
9.9 mi · 11 min · Amelia Earhart Drive
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Continue on US 73 Highway
11.3 mi · 13 min · US 73 Highway
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Continue on South 10th Street
553 ft · 9 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn left onto Skyway Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Skyway Highway
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Continue on US 59 Highway
1756 ft · 33 sec · US 59 Highway
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Take the exit slight right
88 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South 22nd Street
130 m · 12 sec · South 22nd Street
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Turn left onto US 73 Highway
15.7 mi · 23 min · US 73 Highway
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Continue on US Highway 73
8.2 mi · 10 min · US Highway 73
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Continue on 110th Street
941 ft · 27 sec · 110th Street
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Continue on East 15th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 15th Street
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Continue on 110th Street
10.2 mi · 15 min · 110th Street
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Turn right
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
1543 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto US 36 Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · US 36 Highway
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Continue on 230th Street
39.2 mi · 46 min · 230th Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
1952 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Pony Express Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Pony Express Highway
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Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on Pony Express Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Pony Express Highway
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Continue on 19th Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · 19th Road
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Continue on Pony Express Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · Pony Express Avenue
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Continue on 17th Road
5.7 mi · 7 min · 17th Road
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Continue on East 7th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East 7th Street
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Continue on 17th Road
68.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · 17th Road
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Continue straight
7 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto 30 Road
6 mi · 23 min · 30 Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 20 Road
1.5 km · 4 min · 20 Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 20 Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Salem.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
17th Road
Continue on 17th Road
68.5 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy leaving Leavenworth and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Salem?
The road trip is about 227 miles (365.3 km) and usually takes 05h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Leavenworth and 113.7 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.61 one way or $61.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy around Leavenworth and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Home
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 Home.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Salem. Straight-line distance: 193.56 mi (311.5 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
City (possibly historical)
| Population | 305 |
| Coordinates | 39.8716800, -98.4845000 |
| Altitude | 543 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-98.4845, 39.87168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $3.82 | $30.61 | $61.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $33.55 | $67.11 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $36.48 | $72.96 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $47.43 | $94.85 |
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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