How far is Colby, KS from Soldier, KS?
The driving distance from Colby, KS to Soldier, KS is about 322.6 miles (519.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.5 miles (437 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Ellsworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colby and Soldier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colby and Soldier.
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Start on West 3rd Street
668 ft · 35 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Range Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Range Avenue
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Turn left
1241 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
220.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
27.7 mi · 28 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 18 East: Manhattan
1385 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 113
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
762 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on South Seth Child Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · South Seth Child Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
27 m · 1 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
98 m · 4 sec · Highway 13
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Exit the rotary onto Highway 13
14.6 mi · 18 min · Highway 13
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
2260 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right
19.4 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 63
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 63
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Turn left
6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left 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 Colby and Soldier.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
221 mi · 03h 41m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Colby and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Soldier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colby to Soldier?
The road trip is about 322.6 miles (519.1 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Black Wolf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.6 miles from Colby and 160.9 miles from Soldier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.5 miles (437 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.53 one way or $91.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Colby and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Soldier.
Stop Ideas Near Black Wolf
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 Black Wolf.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colby and Soldier. Straight-line distance: 271.55 mi (437.01 km).
#1 Colby
City in Thomas County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 5,315 |
| Coordinates | 39.3958400, -101.0523800 |
| Altitude | 963 |
| 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: 519 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.00 | $45.53 | $91.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $49.53 | $99.05 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $53.84 | $107.68 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $68.45 | $136.90 |
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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