How far is Reno, KS from Leavenworth, KS?
The driving distance from Reno, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reno and Leavenworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno and Leavenworth.
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Start on Woodend Road
27 m · 8 sec · Woodend Road
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Turn right onto Chieftain Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Chieftain Road
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Continue on West Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Street
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Turn left
790 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Tonganoxie Drive
7.3 mi · 11 min · Tonganoxie Drive
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Continue on 187th Street
6.5 mi · 11 min · 187th Street
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Turn right onto Springdale Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Springdale Road
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Continue on Spruce Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Spruce Street
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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 Reno 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.
Tonganoxie Drive
Turn left onto Tonganoxie Drive
7.31 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Reno and Mostly Sunny then 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 Reno to Leavenworth?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fairmount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Reno and 12 miles from Leavenworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Reno and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leavenworth.
Stop Ideas Near Fairmount
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Lansing Community and Economic Development
Edwardsville City Hall
James P. Davis Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairmount.
Union Station
Lawrence
Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reno and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 20.85 mi (33.55 km).
#1 Reno
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,526 |
| Coordinates | 39.0511100, -95.1199700 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
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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