Leavenworth, Kansas to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

750.7 miles 1208.1 km · straight line
900.8 miles estimated 1449.7 km · driving distance
18h 7min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Leavenworth, Kansas from New River Gorge?

The distance from Leavenworth, Kansas to New River Gorge is 750.7 miles (1208.1 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located E of Leavenworth, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 900.8 miles, taking about 18h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Leavenworth, Kansas in Kansas and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Leavenworth, Kansas and New River Gorge. 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 New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 7min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 44min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~23h 33min $108–$315* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leavenworth, Kansas & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Leavenworth, Kansas
39.31°N, 94.92°W
America/Chicago
256m elevation
New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 250 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients