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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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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.
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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
2100 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Street
901 ft · 40 sec · Oak Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Easton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Valley Falls. Straight-line distance: 28.83 mi (46.4 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valley Falls
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,152 |
| Coordinates | 39.3433300, -95.4602500 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley Falls (-95.46025, 39.34333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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