How far is Leavenworth, KS from Wellsville, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Wellsville, KS is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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 10m.
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.
Human settlement in Smith County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leavenworth and Wellsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Wellsville.
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Start on the route
84 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spruce Street
2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
28.6 mi · 38 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Lone Elm Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Lone Elm Road
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Turn left onto I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West: Wichita
1476 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 33, Wellsville
1657 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
1903 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Wellsville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
28.6 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Leavenworth and Sunny near Wellsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Wellsville?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Cedar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Leavenworth and 25.9 miles from Wellsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leavenworth and Sunny near Wellsville.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar.
Lawrence
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Wellsville. Straight-line distance: 41.84 mi (67.33 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wellsville
Citty in Kansas
| Population | 1,784 |
| Coordinates | 38.7183400, -95.0816400 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellsville (-95.08164, 38.71834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.78 | $15.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.71 | $19.41 |
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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