How far is Salem, KS from Leavenworth, KS?
The driving distance from Salem, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Leavenworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Leavenworth.
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Start on 20 Road
1.5 km · 4 min · 20 Road
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Turn right onto 30 Road
6 mi · 23 min · 30 Road
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Turn left onto P Road
44.6 mi · 53 min · P Road
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Continue on 28th Street
31 mi · 36 min · 28th Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on 17th Road
5.7 mi · 7 min · 17th Road
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Continue on Pony Express Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · Pony Express Avenue
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Continue on 19th Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · 19th Road
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Continue on Pony Express Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Pony Express Highway
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Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on Pony Express Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Pony Express Highway
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Continue on 3rd Street
1952 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Pony Express Highway
39.2 mi · 46 min · Pony Express Highway
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Continue on US 36 Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · US 36 Highway
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Continue on West 1st Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on US 36 Highway
20.6 mi · 24 min · US 36 Highway
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Continue on Highway 36
11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 36
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Take the exit slight right
1190 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 7
10 mi · 17 min · Highway 7
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Continue on K7 Highway
5.6 mi · 10 min · K7 Highway
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Continue on Unity Street
2413 ft · 50 sec · Unity Street
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Turn right onto North 10th Street
1 mi · 2 min · North 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 Salem and Leavenworth.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
P Road
Turn left onto P Road
44.6 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Salem and Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near Leavenworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Leavenworth?
The road trip is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.8 miles from Salem and 112.9 miles from Leavenworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.58 one way or $61.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Salem and Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near Leavenworth.
Stop Ideas Near Home
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 Home.
Lincoln
Topeka
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 193.56 mi (311.5 km).
#1 Salem
City (possibly historical)
| Population | 305 |
| Coordinates | 39.8716800, -98.4845000 |
| Altitude | 543 |
| 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: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $3.82 | $30.58 | $61.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $33.51 | $67.02 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $47.37 | $94.74 |
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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