How far is Monmouth, KS from Leavenworth, KS?

The driving distance from Monmouth, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.57 mi
02h 43m
Flight
134.6 mi
216.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.6 mi
Kilometers
216.61 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.57 mi
Kilometers
253.58 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leavenworth
Wed, Apr 29, 5:59 PM CDT
Return by in Monmouth
Wed, Apr 29, 8:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monmouth
2026-04-29T15:15
Arrive Leavenworth
Wed, Apr 29, 5:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monmouth
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
La Cygne
KS

City in Linn County, Kansas

From Monmouth
81.9 mi
01h 21m
To Leavenworth
75.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 516th Avenue

    3 m · 3 sec · East 516th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 93rd Street

    156 m · 25 sec · South 93rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 515th Avenue

    882 ft · 39 sec · East 515th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East 515th Avenue

    61 m · 9 sec · East 515th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South 90th Street

    1.5 mi · 6 min · South 90th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    12.9 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Parkview Drive

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Parkview Drive

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    48.2 mi · 50 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, US 50 West

    1391 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 435 West, US 50 West

    149 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike

    1593 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Kansas Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 North, KS 7 North: Lansing, Leavenworth, Tonganoxie

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    84 m · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkview Drive
106 mi · 67%
I 435 West
15.6 mi · 10%
US 24 East
15.2 mi · 10%
Kansas Turnpike
3.82 mi · 2%
South 90th Street
1.48 mi · 1%
Spruce Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Parkview Drive

Turn left onto Parkview Drive

57.5 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
134.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Cygne
01h 21m from Monmouth
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Monmouth and Mostly Sunny near Leavenworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

La Cygne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.9 miles from Monmouth and 75.7 miles from Leavenworth.

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

The direct path is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Monmouth and Mostly Sunny near Leavenworth.

Stop Ideas Near La Cygne

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

71 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

80 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

83 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

87 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monmouth and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 134.6 mi (216.61 km).

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#1 Monmouth

Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States

Population3,109
Coordinates37.3631100, -94.9369100
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Leavenworth

#2 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: South 93rd Street (-94.936877, 37.363123)
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.05 L · about $20.97
Round trip
$41.93
11.12 gal · 42.1 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.97 $41.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.65 $47.29
Premium $4.65 $25.88 $51.75
Diesel $5.30 $29.49 $58.98

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Monmouth and Leavenworth. The current time is 15:15:11.

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.