How far is Arkansas City, KS from Junction City, KS?
The driving distance from Arkansas City, KS to Junction City, KS is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marion County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arkansas City and Junction City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arkansas City and Junction City.
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Start on the route
97 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
541 ft · 31 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto South B Street
880 ft · 34 sec · South B Street
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Turn right onto East Chestnut Avenue
2521 ft · 1 min · East Chestnut Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Valley Green Way
1 mi · 1 min · Walnut Valley Green Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Walnut Valley Green Way
55 m · 3 sec · Walnut Valley Green Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Walnut Valley Green Way
2.4 mi · 3 min · Walnut Valley Green Way
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Turn right
40.7 mi · 51 min
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Turn right onto West 7th Avenue
1055 ft · 34 sec · West 7th Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
40.9 mi · 51 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 77 North: Junction City
62 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 77 North: Junction City
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right
26.9 mi · 31 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1206 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Business
1232 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
144 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Washington Street
41 m · 3 sec · South Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Washington Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
556 ft · 26 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
40 m · 6 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arkansas City and Junction City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right
40.9 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Arkansas City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Junction City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arkansas City to Junction City?
The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Arkansas City and 76.1 miles from Junction City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.21 one way or $40.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Arkansas City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Junction City.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arkansas City and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 136.35 mi (219.43 km).
#1 Arkansas City
City in Cowley County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,669 |
| Coordinates | 37.0619700, -97.0383700 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Junction City
City in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas
| Population | 21,482 |
| Coordinates | 39.0286100, -96.8314000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Jefferson Street (-96.831441, 39.02861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.21 | $40.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.80 | $45.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.95 | $49.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.43 | $56.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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