Blue Springs to Leavenworth, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

39.9 miles 64.2 km · straight line
51.9 miles estimated 83.5 km · driving distance
1h 3min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Blue Springs from Leavenworth, Kansas?

The distance from Blue Springs to Leavenworth, Kansas is 39.9 miles (64.2 km) as the crow flies. Leavenworth, Kansas is located WNW of Blue Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 51.9 miles, taking about 1h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States — Blue Springs in Missouri and Leavenworth, Kansas in Kansas.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Blue Springs and Leavenworth, Kansas. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Blue Springs to Leavenworth, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 3min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 16min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Blue Springs & Leavenworth, Kansas

Quick Facts

Blue Springs
39.02°N, 94.28°W
America/Chicago
297m elevation
Leavenworth, Kansas
39.31°N, 94.92°W
America/Chicago
256m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 624.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients