How far is Sabetha, KS from Leavenworth, KS?
The driving distance from Sabetha, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Atchison County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sabetha and Leavenworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sabetha and Leavenworth.
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Start on Virginia Street
65 m · 15 sec · Virginia Street
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
107 m · 18 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Main
1790 ft · 44 sec · East Main
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Continue on 270th Street
549 ft · 10 sec · 270th Street
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Take the ramp right
1619 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto 110th Street
10.2 mi · 15 min · 110th Street
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Continue on West 15th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 15th Street
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Continue on 110th Street
941 ft · 27 sec · 110th Street
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Continue on US Highway 73
8.2 mi · 10 min · US Highway 73
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Continue on US 73 Highway
15.7 mi · 23 min · US 73 Highway
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Turn right onto South 22nd Street
610 ft · 17 sec · South 22nd Street
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Turn left onto US 59 Highway
2012 ft · 38 sec · US 59 Highway
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Continue on Skyway Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Skyway Highway
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
597 ft · 10 sec · South 10th Street
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Continue on US 73 Highway
11.3 mi · 13 min · US 73 Highway
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Continue on Amelia Earhart Drive
10.3 mi · 12 min · Amelia Earhart Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1110 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto North 20th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 20th Street
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
1.5 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 Sabetha 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.
270th Street
Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sabetha 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 Sabetha to Leavenworth?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Sabetha and 39.9 miles from Leavenworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sabetha and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leavenworth.
Stop Ideas Near Huron
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 Huron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sabetha and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 62.08 mi (99.91 km).
#1 Sabetha
City in Kansas
| Population | 2,550 |
| Coordinates | 39.9022200, -95.8008200 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.63 | $21.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.96 | $29.91 |
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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