Leavenworth, Kansas to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

957.7 miles 1541.3 km · straight line
1087.3 miles actual route 1749.8 km · driving distance
20h 59min estimated drive time
$105 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Leavenworth, Kansas from Washington DC?

The distance from Leavenworth, Kansas to Washington DC is 957.7 miles (1541.3 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located E of Leavenworth, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1087.3 miles, taking about 20h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Leavenworth, Kansas in Kansas and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 59min $105 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 11min $87–$163* Budget
Train ~27h 17min $130–$381* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leavenworth, Kansas & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Leavenworth, Kansas
39.31°N, 94.92°W
America/Chicago
256m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 319 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM