How far is Minneha, KS from Leavenworth, KS?

The driving distance from Minneha, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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
188.21 mi
03h 02m
Flight
166.93 mi
268.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.93 mi
Kilometers
268.65 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.21 mi
Kilometers
302.9 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leavenworth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM CDT
Return by in Minneha
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneha
2026-04-23T02:55
Arrive Leavenworth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minneha
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
Admire
KS

Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America

From Minneha
96.8 mi
01h 31m
To Leavenworth
91.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph S
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 Minneha and Leavenworth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Steeplechase Street

    752 ft · 37 sec · East Steeplechase Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Saddle Creek Street

    1021 ft · 48 sec · North Saddle Creek Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Wilson Estates Parkway

    554 ft · 29 sec · East Wilson Estates Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Red Brush Street

    74 m · 11 sec · North Red Brush Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Red Brush

    1197 ft · 54 sec · Red Brush

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 21st Street North

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 21st Street North

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward KS 96 East

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike, 127th Street East

    1206 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35: Kansas Turnpike

    1977 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Kansas Turnpike North, El Dorado, Kansas City

    2438 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Kansas Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    73 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    84 m · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
171 mi · 91%
KS 96 East
2.54 mi · 1%
East 21st Street North
1.95 mi · 1%
KS 7
0.77 mi
I 35
0.6 mi
Spruce Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

96.4 mi · 01h 36m

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
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
166.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Admire
01h 31m from Minneha
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Minneha 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 Minneha to Leavenworth?

The road trip is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Admire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.8 miles from Minneha and 91.4 miles from Leavenworth.

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

The direct path is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.04 one way or $50.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Minneha and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leavenworth.

Stop Ideas Near Admire

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

59 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

84 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneha and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 166.93 mi (268.65 km).

Minneha

#1 Minneha

Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas

Population3,528
Coordinates37.7144600, -97.2400400
Altitude420
CountryUnited States
Leavenworth

#2 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: East Steeplechase Street (-97.239633, 37.715962)
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.14 L · about $25.04
Round trip
$50.08
13.28 gal · 50.28 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.04 $50.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.24 $56.48
Premium $4.65 $30.90 $61.81
Diesel $5.30 $35.22 $70.44

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 Minneha and Leavenworth. The current time is 02:55:10.

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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.