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

531.7 miles 855.7 km · straight line
586.2 miles actual route 943.4 km · driving distance
10h 19min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Leavenworth, Kansas?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Leavenworth, Kansas is 531.7 miles (855.7 km) as the crow flies. Leavenworth, Kansas is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 586.2 miles, taking about 10h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Leavenworth, Kansas in Kansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs and Leavenworth, Kansas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Leavenworth, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 19min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 23min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~13h 25min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Leavenworth, Kansas

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 177 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM