How far is Rossville, KS from Leavenworth, KS?

The driving distance from Rossville, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
72.2 mi
01h 22m
Flight
56.4 mi
90.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.4 mi
Kilometers
90.77 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.2 mi
Kilometers
116.19 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leavenworth
Sat, May 30, 7:23 PM CDT
Return by in Rossville
Sat, May 30, 8:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossville
2026-05-30T18:00
Arrive Leavenworth
Sat, May 30, 7:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rossville
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
Perry
KS

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

From Rossville
36.5 mi
00h 41m
To Leavenworth
35.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Anderson Street

    1578 ft · 1 min · East Anderson Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    34.6 mi · 43 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Union Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · South Union Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    84 m · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Union Street
22.2 mi · 31%
East Anderson Street
3.29 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

34.6 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
00h 41m from Rossville
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rossville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leavenworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Rossville and 35.7 miles from Leavenworth.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rossville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leavenworth.

Stop Ideas Near Perry

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

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

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Lawrence

18 mi away
413 East 7th Street
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Topeka

24 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
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Union Station

70 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
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Independence

83 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 56.4 mi (90.77 km).

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#1 Rossville

Township in Shawnee County, Kansas

Population1,115
Coordinates39.1361100, -95.9516600
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Leavenworth

#2 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: East Anderson Street (-95.951452, 39.136344)
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.64 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.23
5.1 gal · 19.28 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.62 $19.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.85 $21.69
Premium $4.65 $11.87 $23.74
Diesel $5.30 $13.53 $27.05

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rossville and Leavenworth. The current time is 18:00:58.

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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.