How far is Leavenworth, KS from Scott City, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Scott City, KS is about 394.8 miles (635.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 326.8 miles (525.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 53m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Ellsworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leavenworth and Scott City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Scott City.
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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
198.7 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West, Oakley, Sharon Springs
1045 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto County Road 440
44.8 mi · 51 min · County Road 440
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
15 m · 2 sec · West 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Scott City.
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
199 mi · 03h 19m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Scott City?
The road trip is about 394.8 miles (635.4 km) and usually takes 06h 53m 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?
Carneiro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.1 miles from Leavenworth and 197.7 miles from Scott City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 326.8 miles (525.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 $52.53 one way or $105.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leavenworth and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott City.
Stop Ideas Near Carneiro
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 Carneiro.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Scott City. Straight-line distance: 326.8 mi (525.94 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scott City
Human settlement in Scott County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 3,748 |
| Coordinates | 38.4825200, -100.9070900 |
| Altitude | 908 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scott City (-100.90709, 38.48252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 635 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 55m |
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 | $52.53 | $105.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.24 | $118.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $64.83 | $129.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $73.88 | $147.77 |
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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