How far is Wathena, KS from Leavenworth, KS?
The driving distance from Wathena, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 00h 48m.
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.
Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wathena and Leavenworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wathena and Leavenworth.
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Start on South 5th Street
28 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Monument Road
117 m · 11 sec · Monument Road
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Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
1033 ft · 28 sec · Saint Joseph Street
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Turn right onto Highway 36
5.5 mi · 7 min · Highway 36
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Take the exit slight right toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City
954 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1705 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 273 North: Tracy, Weston
879 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto 273 Highway
1 km · 1 min · 273 Highway
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Continue straight
1184 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto MO 92 West: Leavenworth
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MO 92 West: Leavenworth
28 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 92 West: Leavenworth
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Metropolitan Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Metropolitan Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Spruce Street
536 ft · 13 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn right
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 Wathena and Leavenworth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29 South
Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wathena 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 Wathena to Leavenworth?
The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Kickapoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Wathena and 22 miles from Leavenworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wathena and Mostly Sunny near Leavenworth.
Stop Ideas Near Kickapoo
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 Kickapoo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wathena and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 30.99 mi (49.88 km).
#1 Wathena
City in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,272 |
| Coordinates | 39.7591600, -94.9496900 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
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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