Leavenworth, Kansas to Mattoon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

349.8 miles 563 km · straight line
419.8 miles estimated 675.6 km · driving distance
8h 27min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Leavenworth, Kansas from Mattoon?

The distance from Leavenworth, Kansas to Mattoon is 349.8 miles (563 km) as the crow flies. Mattoon is located E of Leavenworth, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 419.8 miles, taking about 8h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Leavenworth, Kansas in Kansas and Mattoon in Illinois.

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 Leavenworth, Kansas and Mattoon. 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 Mattoon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 27min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 8min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 2min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leavenworth, Kansas & Mattoon

Quick Facts

Leavenworth, Kansas
39.31°N, 94.92°W
America/Chicago
256m elevation
Mattoon
39.48°N, 88.37°W
America/Chicago
224m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients