How far is Arkansas City, KS from Soldier, KS?
The driving distance from Arkansas City, KS to Soldier, KS is about 222 miles (357.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arkansas City and Soldier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arkansas City and Soldier.
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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
14.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the ramp right
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
50.9 mi · 51 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
50 mi · 50 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 West, US 75: Topeka, Salina
2632 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wanamaker Road, Huntoon Street
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
50 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Wanamaker Road
3008 ft · 1 min · Southwest Wanamaker Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Kansas City
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Gage Boulevard, Holton
970 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: Holton
28 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
2647 ft · 56 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on 230 Road
10.9 mi · 14 min · 230 Road
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Turn right onto E Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · E Road
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Continue on 1st Street
1017 ft · 20 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
151 m · 10 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arkansas City and Soldier.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
50.9 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Arkansas City and Sunny near Soldier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arkansas City to Soldier?
The road trip is about 222 miles (357.2 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Arkansas City and 111.5 miles from Soldier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.53 one way or $59.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arkansas City and Sunny near Soldier.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arkansas City and Soldier. Straight-line distance: 180.6 mi (290.64 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 Soldier
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 15,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.5361100, -95.9641600 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson Street (-95.964144, 39.536098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.53 | $59.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.30 | $66.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.44 | $72.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.53 | $83.06 |
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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