Denver to Leavenworth, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

537.1 miles 864.4 km · straight line
603.6 miles actual route 971.4 km · driving distance
10h 23min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Denver from Leavenworth, Kansas?

The distance from Denver to Leavenworth, Kansas is 537.1 miles (864.4 km) as the crow flies. Leavenworth, Kansas is located E of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 603.6 miles, taking about 10h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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. 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 Denver 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 Denver to Leavenworth, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 23min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 28min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~13h 30min $72–$211* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Leavenworth, Kansas

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM