How far is Chanute, KS from Junction City, KS?
The driving distance from Chanute, KS to Junction City, KS is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.3 miles (192 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Osage County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chanute and Junction City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chanute and Junction City.
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Start on South Steuben Avenue
918 ft · 45 sec · South Steuben Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Plummer Avenue
2522 ft · 55 sec · North Plummer Avenue
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Turn left onto West Cherry Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · West Cherry Street
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Continue straight
2571 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
66.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
56 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
29.8 mi · 33 min
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Wanamaker Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West: Salina
1255 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
56.9 mi · 57 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward J Hill Road, Flinthills Boulevard
1191 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto J Hill Road
89 m · 11 sec · J Hill Road
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East 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 Chanute and Junction City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Cherry Street
Continue straight
66.4 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Chanute and Sunny near Junction City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chanute to Junction City?
The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Scranton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Chanute and 85 miles from Junction City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.3 miles (192 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Chanute and Sunny near Junction City.
Stop Ideas Near Scranton
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 Scranton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chanute and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 119.32 mi (192.02 km).
#1 Chanute
City in Neosho County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 8,991 |
| Coordinates | 37.6792100, -95.4572000 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.60 | $51.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.02 | $56.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.93 | $63.86 |
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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