Cincinnati to Leavenworth, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

557.2 miles 896.8 km · straight line
668.7 miles estimated 1076.2 km · driving distance
13h 27min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Leavenworth, Kansas?

The distance from Cincinnati to Leavenworth, Kansas is 557.2 miles (896.8 km) as the crow flies. Leavenworth, Kansas is located W of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 668.7 miles, taking about 13h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio and Leavenworth, Kansas in Kansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Leavenworth, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 27min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 8min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 29min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Leavenworth, Kansas

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients