How far is Westwood, KS from Leavenworth, KS?
The driving distance from Westwood, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
City in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westwood and Leavenworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westwood and Leavenworth.
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Start on Belinder Road
1279 ft · 1 min · Belinder Road
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Turn left onto West 47th Avenue
1305 ft · 41 sec · West 47th Avenue
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Turn right onto Mission Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Mission Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North: Des Moines
1645 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
1493 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169
1292 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto South 7th Street Trafficway
1.9 mi · 4 min · South 7th Street Trafficway
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Turn left onto I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 North, KS 7 North: Lansing, Leavenworth, Tonganoxie
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
2974 ft · 1 min · 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 Westwood 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 70 West
Turn left onto I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka
13.9 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Westwood and Sunny near Leavenworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westwood to Leavenworth?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Bonner Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Westwood and 18.7 miles from Leavenworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westwood and Sunny near Leavenworth.
Stop Ideas Near Bonner Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shawnee Town
Parkville City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonner Springs.
Union Station
Lawrence
Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westwood and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 24.84 mi (39.98 km).
#1 Westwood
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,642 |
| Coordinates | 39.0405600, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
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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