How far is Saint Marys, KS from Leavenworth, KS?

The driving distance from Saint Marys, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
79.75 mi
01h 31m
Flight
61.98 mi
99.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.98 mi
Kilometers
99.75 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.75 mi
Kilometers
128.34 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leavenworth
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Marys
2026-04-18T21:12
Arrive Leavenworth
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Marys
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 Saint Marys
40.3 mi
00h 45m
To Leavenworth
39.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Marys and Leavenworth.

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Street

    7 m · 6 sec · North 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Bertrand Avenue

    12.9 mi · 18 min · West Bertrand Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West Railroad Street

    1079 ft · 46 sec · West Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Chestnut Street

    29.4 mi · 36 min · South Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Union Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · South Union Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    84 m · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Marys 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Chestnut Street
32.3 mi · 41%
South Union Street
22.2 mi · 28%
West Bertrand Avenue
12.9 mi · 16%
West Railroad Street
0.2 mi
North 6th Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

South Chestnut Street

Continue on South Chestnut Street

29.4 mi · 00h 36m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
00h 45m from Saint Marys
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys to Leavenworth?

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 40.3 miles from Saint Marys and 39.5 miles from Leavenworth.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Marys and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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.

RAIL

Lawrence

18 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

24 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

70 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

83 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Marys and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 61.98 mi (99.75 km).

Saint Marys

#1 Saint Marys

City in Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee couties in Kansas, United States

Population2,652
Coordinates39.1941600, -96.0711000
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Leavenworth

#2 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: North 6th Street (-96.071056, 39.194144)
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.65 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.19
5.62 gal · 21.3 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.60 $21.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.95 $23.90
Premium $4.65 $13.08 $26.16
Diesel $5.30 $14.90 $29.81

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Marys and Leavenworth. The current time is 21:12:21.

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.