How far is Lecompton, KS from Leavenworth, KS?
The driving distance from Lecompton, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 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.
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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.
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 Jefferson County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lecompton and Leavenworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lecompton and Leavenworth.
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Start on Elmore Street
44 m · 12 sec · Elmore Street
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Turn left onto East Woodson Avenue
1247 ft · 38 sec · East Woodson Avenue
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Turn left onto Eisenhower Memorial Drive
2938 ft · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Drive
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Continue on Lecompton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lecompton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto South Union Street
4.4 mi · 6 min · South Union Street
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Keep slight right
17.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
84 m · 20 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 Lecompton and Leavenworth.
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.
South Union Street
Keep slight right
17.8 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lecompton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leavenworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lecompton to Leavenworth?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.3 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?
McLouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Lecompton and 20.6 miles from Leavenworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 $6.00 one way or $12.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lecompton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leavenworth.
Stop Ideas Near McLouth
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 McLouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lecompton and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 31.29 mi (50.36 km).
#1 Lecompton
City in Douglas County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 659 |
| Coordinates | 39.0444400, -95.3947000 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.00 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
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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