How far is Parsons, KS from Leitchfield, KY?
The driving distance from Parsons, KS to Leitchfield, KY is about 555.4 miles (893.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 492.1 miles (791.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Carter County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parsons and Leitchfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parsons and Leitchfield.
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Start on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on 24000 Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 24000 Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 24000 Road
26.2 mi · 31 min · 24000 Road
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Base Line Boulevard
16.9 mi · 23 min · Base Line Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1114 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO V, MO D: Alba
1611 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto North Garrison Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Garrison Avenue
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Turn left onto East Northwoods Street
1212 ft · 23 sec · East Northwoods Street
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Continue on East Java Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Java Street
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Turn left
36 mi · 42 min
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 East: Springfield
3171 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 360 East
1463 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on James River Freeway
14.4 mi · 17 min · James River Freeway
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Continue straight
81.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto North Westwood Boulevard
823 ft · 14 sec · North Westwood Boulevard
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Turn slight left
84 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
756 ft · 16 sec
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Take the ramp right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
63.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 Business South, US 60 East , US 62, MO 77: Charleston, Wyatt
2280 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right
12.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1112 ft · 14 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Lee Street
724 ft · 9 sec · Lee Street
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Continue on North 6th Street
5.9 mi · 7 min · North 6th Street
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Continue on South 4th Street
1090 ft · 16 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1 km · 44 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Paducah Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Paducah Road
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Continue on West Kentucky Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · West Kentucky Drive
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Continue on Paducah Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Paducah Road
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Continue on Kentucky Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Continue on Old Hinkleville Road
10.5 mi · 13 min · Old Hinkleville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Nashville
1126 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
38.3 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
68.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 259: Brownsville, Leitchfield
1176 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
138 m · 16 sec · Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parsons and Leitchfield.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 60 East
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90.4 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Parsons and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leitchfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parsons to Leitchfield?
The road trip is about 555.4 miles (893.9 km) and usually takes 10h 46m 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?
Ellsinore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 277.3 miles from Parsons and 278.2 miles from Leitchfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 492.1 miles (791.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 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 $73.91 one way or $147.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 174.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parsons and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leitchfield.
Stop Ideas Near Ellsinore
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 Ellsinore.
Poplar Bluff
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parsons and Leitchfield. Straight-line distance: 492.04 mi (791.86 km).
#1 Parsons
City in Labette County, Kansas, USA
| Population | 9,463 |
| Coordinates | 37.3403400, -95.2610800 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leitchfield
City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 6,819 |
| Coordinates | 37.4800500, -86.2938600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leitchfield (-86.29386, 37.48005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 894 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 55m |
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 | $73.91 | $147.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $83.36 | $166.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $91.22 | $182.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $103.96 | $207.92 |
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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