Leavenworth, Kansas to Oswego, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382 miles 614.8 km · straight line
458.4 miles estimated 737.8 km · driving distance
9h 13min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Leavenworth, Kansas from Oswego, Illinois?

The distance from Leavenworth, Kansas to Oswego, Illinois is 382 miles (614.8 km) as the crow flies. Oswego, Illinois is located ENE of Leavenworth, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 458.4 miles, taking about 9h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Leavenworth, Kansas in Kansas and Oswego, Illinois 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 Oswego, Illinois. 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 Oswego, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 13min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 4min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 45min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leavenworth, Kansas & Oswego, Illinois

Quick Facts

Leavenworth, Kansas
39.31°N, 94.92°W
America/Chicago
256m elevation
Oswego, Illinois
41.68°N, 88.35°W
America/Chicago
195m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients