How far is Leavenworth, KS from Victoria, KS?

The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Victoria, KS is about 257.1 miles (413.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.12 mi
04h 30m
Flight
228.79 mi
368.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.79 mi
Kilometers
368.2 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.12 mi
Kilometers
413.8 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Victoria
Sun, Apr 19, 5:30 AM CDT
Return by in Leavenworth
Sun, Apr 19, 10:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leavenworth
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Victoria
Sun, Apr 19, 5:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leavenworth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Junction City
KS

City in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas

From Leavenworth
128.3 mi
02h 15m
To Victoria
128.8 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph WNW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Victoria.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    84 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

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

    2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South 4th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    11.9 mi · 16 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 70 West: Topeka

    2222 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    40.1 mi · 40 min · Kansas Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    106.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 255, Victoria

    984 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cathedral Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cathedral Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    1071 ft · 47 sec · 7th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
106 mi · 41%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 36%
Kansas Turnpike
41.1 mi · 16%
North Main Street
11.9 mi · 5%
South 4th Street
3.16 mi · 1%
Cathedral Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

106 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
228.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction City
02h 15m from Leavenworth
Leave By
7:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leavenworth and Sunny near Victoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Victoria?

The road trip is about 257.1 miles (413.8 km) and usually takes 04h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.3 miles from Leavenworth and 128.8 miles from Victoria.

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

The direct path is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leavenworth and Sunny near Victoria.

Stop Ideas Near Junction City

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

101 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Newton

118 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Victoria. Straight-line distance: 228.79 mi (368.2 km).

Leavenworth

#1 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

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

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,215
Coordinates38.8527900, -99.1476000
Altitude586
CountryUnited States
Start: Leavenworth (-94.92246, 39.31111)
End: Victoria (-99.1476, 38.85279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.07 gal
34.35 L · about $34.20
Round trip
$68.41
18.14 gal · 68.7 L
Estimated CO2
80.6 kg one way
Round trip: 161.2 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.20 $68.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.57 $77.15
Premium $4.65 $42.21 $84.42
Diesel $5.30 $48.11 $96.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Leavenworth and Victoria. The current time is 00:59:12.

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.