How far is Leavenworth, KS from Tonganoxie, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Tonganoxie, KS is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Tonganoxie.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Spruce Street
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Continue on Springdale Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Springdale Road
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Turn left onto 187th Street
6.5 mi · 11 min · 187th Street
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Continue on Tonganoxie Drive
7.8 mi · 13 min · Tonganoxie Drive
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Turn left onto South Main Street
118 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
759 ft · 38 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Bury Street
553 ft · 27 sec · Bury Street
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Tonganoxie.
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.
Tonganoxie Drive
Continue on Tonganoxie Drive
7.79 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Leavenworth and Mostly Sunny near Tonganoxie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Tonganoxie?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fairmount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Leavenworth and 10.2 miles from Tonganoxie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leavenworth and Mostly Sunny near Tonganoxie.
Stop Ideas Near Fairmount
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Lansing Community and Economic Development
City of Lansing, Kansas
James P. Davis Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairmount.
Union Station
Lawrence
Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Tonganoxie. Straight-line distance: 16.49 mi (26.54 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tonganoxie
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas
| Population | 5,690 |
| Coordinates | 39.1097200, -95.0877500 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tonganoxie (-95.08775, 39.10972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
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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