How far is Chanute, KS from Soldier, KS?
The driving distance from Chanute, KS to Soldier, KS is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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 42m.
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.
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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 Soldier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chanute and Soldier.
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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
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 Chanute and Soldier.
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 Soldier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chanute to Soldier?
The road trip is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Lyndon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Chanute and 80 miles from Soldier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Chanute and Sunny near Soldier.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndon
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 Lyndon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chanute and Soldier. Straight-line distance: 131.18 mi (211.12 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 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: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.19 | $42.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.90 | $47.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.16 | $52.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.81 | $59.62 |
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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