How far is Sedgwick, KS from Leavenworth, KS?

The driving distance from Sedgwick, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
196.19 mi
03h 14m
Flight
165.82 mi
266.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.82 mi
Kilometers
266.86 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.19 mi
Kilometers
315.73 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leavenworth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM CDT
Return by in Sedgwick
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sedgwick
2026-04-22T23:47
Arrive Leavenworth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sedgwick
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Admire
KS

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

From Sedgwick
99.3 mi
01h 37m
To Leavenworth
96.9 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 23 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    108 m · 21 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    1513 ft · 44 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Avenue North

    1250 ft · 40 sec · Harrison Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2666 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest 125th Street

    3.9 mi · 10 min · Southwest 125th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 125th Street

    3100 ft · 2 min · 125th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia

    26.2 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 50 East: Emporia

    65 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East: Emporia

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    111 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    822 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka

    134 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    542 ft · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 335 North: Topeka, Kansas City

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    96 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Kansas Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing

    73 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    84 m · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
96 mi · 49%
US 50 East
42.8 mi · 22%
US 50
26.2 mi · 13%
125th Street
10.9 mi · 6%
Southwest 125th Street
3.95 mi · 2%
KS 7
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

96 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Admire
01h 37m from Sedgwick
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sedgwick and Mostly Sunny near Leavenworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Admire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Sedgwick and 96.9 miles from Leavenworth.

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

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sedgwick and Mostly Sunny near Leavenworth.

Stop Ideas Near Admire

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

59 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

84 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sedgwick and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 165.82 mi (266.86 km).

Sedgwick

#1 Sedgwick

City in Kansas

Population1,657
Coordinates37.9166800, -97.4225400
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Leavenworth

#2 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Avenue (-97.423236, 37.916682)
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.21 L · about $26.10
Round trip
$52.19
13.84 gal · 52.42 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.10 $52.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.43 $58.86
Premium $4.65 $32.21 $64.41
Diesel $5.30 $36.70 $73.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sedgwick and Leavenworth. The current time is 23:47:49.

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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.