How far is Leavenworth, KS from Valley Falls, KS?

The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Valley Falls, KS is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
34.72 mi
00h 51m
Flight
28.83 mi
46.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.83 mi
Kilometers
46.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.72 mi
Kilometers
55.88 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 9:18 AM CDT
Return by in Leavenworth
Fri, Apr 17, 10:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leavenworth
2026-04-17T08:27
Arrive Valley Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 9:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Easton
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Leavenworth
17.3 mi
00h 25m
To Valley Falls
17.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Leavenworth and Valley Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Valley Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    84 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Spruce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 20th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South 20th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Santa Fe Trail

    836 ft · 22 sec · Santa Fe Trail

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1809 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Amelia Earhart Drive

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Amelia Earhart Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Easton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Easton Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Easton Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Easton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Riley Street

    2987 ft · 1 min · Riley Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Easton Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Easton Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2833 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2100 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    901 ft · 40 sec · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Valley Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Easton Road
17.2 mi · 50%
Amelia Earhart Drive
6.13 mi · 18%
Spruce Street
1.51 mi · 4%
South 20th Street
1.16 mi · 3%
Riley Street
0.57 mi · 2%
Santa Fe Trail
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Easton Road

Continue on Easton Road

11.7 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Easton
00h 25m from Leavenworth
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leavenworth and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Valley Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Valley Falls?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Leavenworth and 17.4 miles from Valley Falls.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leavenworth and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Valley Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Easton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Easton, 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 Easton.

RAIL

Lawrence

43 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Topeka

57 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Independence

66 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Valley Falls. Straight-line distance: 28.83 mi (46.4 km).

Leavenworth

#1 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
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#2 Valley Falls

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,152
Coordinates39.3433300, -95.4602500
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Leavenworth (-94.92246, 39.31111)
End: Valley Falls (-95.46025, 39.34333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.64
Round trip
$9.28
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.64 $9.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $4.65 $5.72 $11.45
Diesel $5.30 $6.52 $13.05

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Leavenworth and Valley Falls. The current time is 08:27:56.

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.