Leavenworth, Kansas to Mankato: Road Trip Guide & Distance

338.3 miles 544.4 km · straight line
405.9 miles estimated 653.3 km · driving distance
8h 10min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Leavenworth, Kansas from Mankato?

The distance from Leavenworth, Kansas to Mankato is 338.3 miles (544.4 km) as the crow flies. Mankato is located N of Leavenworth, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 405.9 miles, taking about 8h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Leavenworth, Kansas in Kansas and Mankato in Minnesota.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Leavenworth, Kansas and Mankato. 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 Leavenworth, Kansas to Mankato

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 10min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 48min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 46min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leavenworth, Kansas & Mankato

Quick Facts

Leavenworth, Kansas
39.31°N, 94.92°W
America/Chicago
256m elevation
Mankato
44.16°N, 94.01°W
America/Chicago
253m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients