How far is Syracuse, KS from Leavenworth, KS?

The driving distance from Syracuse, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 419.5 miles (675.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 379.8 miles (611.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
419.54 mi
06h 48m
Flight
379.85 mi
611.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
379.85 mi
Kilometers
611.31 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
419.54 mi
Kilometers
675.19 km
Drive Time
06h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leavenworth
Sun, May 31, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in Syracuse
Mon, Jun 1, 2:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-05-31T12:52
Arrive Leavenworth
Sun, May 31, 7:40 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:48 PM to 3:18 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:24 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ellsworth
KS

City in Kansas

From Syracuse
211.9 mi
03h 24m
To Leavenworth
207.7 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barber Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Barber Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avenue A

    52.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Avenue A

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    2041 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto East Mary Street

    2291 ft · 1 min · East Mary Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    118.4 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Railroad Avenue

    2815 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2161 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    47.9 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    40.4 mi · 41 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 Syracuse and Leavenworth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 22%
Avenue A
52.6 mi · 13%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.5 mi · 12%
Kansas Turnpike
40.4 mi · 10%
10th Street
3.79 mi · 1%
Railroad Avenue
2.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

118 mi · 02h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
379.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellsworth
03h 24m from Syracuse
Leave By
10:24 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Syracuse 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 Syracuse to Leavenworth?

The road trip is about 419.5 miles (675.2 km) and usually takes 06h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ellsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.9 miles from Syracuse and 207.7 miles from Leavenworth.

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

The direct path is about 379.8 miles (611.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.81 one way or $111.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Syracuse and Leavenworth, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ellsworth

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

79 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

108 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 379.85 mi (611.31 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

City in Kansas

Population1,631
Coordinates37.9807100, -101.7543000
Altitude985
CountryUnited States
Leavenworth

#2 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Barber Street (-101.754064, 37.98065)
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 675 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.8 gal
56.04 L · about $55.81
Round trip
$111.62
29.6 gal · 112.08 L
Estimated CO2
131.5 kg one way
Round trip: 263.1 kg / 580 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $55.81 $111.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.94 $125.89
Premium $4.65 $68.88 $137.76
Diesel $5.30 $78.50 $157.00

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Syracuse, KS and Leavenworth, KS. The current time in Syracuse is 12:52:09, although it is 13:52:09 in Leavenworth.

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.