How far is Leoti, KS from Leavenworth, KS?

The driving distance from Leoti, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 387.3 miles (623.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 350.8 miles (564.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
387.28 mi
06h 16m
Flight
350.76 mi
564.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
350.76 mi
Kilometers
564.5 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
387.28 mi
Kilometers
623.26 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leavenworth
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM CDT
Return by in Leoti
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leoti
2026-04-23T01:31
Arrive Leavenworth
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 1:46 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leoti
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Black Wolf
KS

Unincorporated community in Ellsworth County, Kansas

From Leoti
209.3 mi
03h 08m
To Leavenworth
178 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    612 ft · 13 sec · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    24.5 mi · 30 min · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Eagle Eye

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Eagle Eye

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    915 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    198.8 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    40.4 mi · 41 min · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing

    73 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    84 m · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
200 mi · 52%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 23%
South Main Street
44.8 mi · 12%
Kansas Turnpike
40.4 mi · 10%
Broadway Street
24.5 mi · 6%
Eagle Eye
2.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

199 mi · 03h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
350.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Wolf
03h 08m from Leoti
Leave By
11:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Leoti and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leavenworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 387.3 miles (623.3 km) and usually takes 06h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Black Wolf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.3 miles from Leoti and 178 miles from Leavenworth.

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

The direct path is about 350.8 miles (564.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.55 one way or $103.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Black Wolf

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

87 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

119 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leoti and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 350.76 mi (564.5 km).

Leoti

#1 Leoti

City in Kansas

Population1,420
Coordinates38.4797400, -101.3587700
Altitude1006
CountryUnited States
Leavenworth

#2 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: South 4th Street (-101.358329, 38.479743)
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 623 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.67 gal
51.73 L · about $51.55
Round trip
$103.10
27.34 gal · 103.46 L
Estimated CO2
121.5 kg one way
Round trip: 243 kg / 536 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.55 $103.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.14 $116.28
Premium $4.65 $63.62 $127.24
Diesel $5.30 $72.51 $145.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leoti and Leavenworth. The current time is 01:31:52.

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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.