How far is Leavenworth, KS from Soldier, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Soldier, KS is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leavenworth and Soldier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Soldier.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right
14 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
14.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto E Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · E Road
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Continue on 1st Street
1017 ft · 20 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
151 m · 10 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Soldier.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
14.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Leavenworth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Soldier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Soldier?
The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Valley Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Leavenworth and 36.2 miles from Soldier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leavenworth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Soldier.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Falls
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 Soldier. Straight-line distance: 57.73 mi (92.91 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Soldier
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 15,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.5361100, -95.9641600 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson Street (-95.964144, 39.536098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.62 | $19.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.85 | $21.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.87 | $23.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.53 | $27.05 |
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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