How far is Leavenworth, KS from Silver Lake, KS?

The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Silver Lake, KS is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
67.54 mi
01h 28m
Flight
52.12 mi
83.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.12 mi
Kilometers
83.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.54 mi
Kilometers
108.69 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Lake
Sun, May 31, 7:50 AM CDT
Return by in Leavenworth
Sun, May 31, 9:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leavenworth
2026-05-31T06:22
Arrive Silver Lake
Sun, May 31, 7:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 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
Perry
KS

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

From Leavenworth
33.7 mi
00h 44m
To Silver Lake
33.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Silver Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    84 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spruce Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Spruce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Springdale Road

    15.8 mi · 22 min · Springdale Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Lake Street

    5.9 mi · 9 min · West Lake Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    29.3 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Springdale Road
20.4 mi · 30%
West Lake Street
5.9 mi · 9%
Spruce Street
1.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

29.3 mi · 00h 36m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
00h 44m from Leavenworth
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leavenworth and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Silver Lake?

The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Leavenworth and 33.8 miles from Silver Lake.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.97 one way or $17.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leavenworth and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Perry

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Perry, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lawrence

18 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

24 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

70 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

83 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Silver Lake. Straight-line distance: 52.12 mi (83.88 km).

Leavenworth

#1 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Silver Lake

#2 Silver Lake

City in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States

Population1,395
Coordinates39.1041700, -95.8586000
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Leavenworth (-94.92246, 39.31111)
End: Silver Lake (-95.8586, 39.10417)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.02 L · about $8.97
Round trip
$17.95
4.76 gal · 18.04 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.97 $17.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.65 $11.08 $22.15
Diesel $5.30 $12.62 $25.25

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 Silver Lake. The current time is 06:22:18.

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.