Leavenworth, Kansas to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

258.1 miles 415.3 km · straight line
322.6 miles estimated 519.1 km · driving distance
6h 29min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Leavenworth, Kansas from St. Louis?

The distance from Leavenworth, Kansas to St. Louis is 258.1 miles (415.3 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located E of Leavenworth, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 322.6 miles, taking about 6h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Leavenworth, Kansas in Kansas and St. Louis in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 29min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 47min $26–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 10min $39–$113* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leavenworth, Kansas & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Leavenworth, Kansas
39.31°N, 94.92°W
America/Chicago
256m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 86 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 96.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients