How far is Elkhart, KS from Soldier, KS?
The driving distance from Elkhart, KS to Soldier, KS is about 433.5 miles (697.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 365.7 miles (588.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Barton County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkhart and Soldier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkhart and Soldier.
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Start on Rankin Road
898 ft · 42 sec · Rankin Road
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Turn right onto North Street
1863 ft · 52 sec · North Street
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Turn left
32.2 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
84.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
841 ft · 11 sec
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Keep straight
96 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
31.3 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto Niles Avenue
2707 ft · 46 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn right
25.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto East 14th Street
19.3 mi · 23 min · East 14th Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
46 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Railroad Avenue
2815 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · 10th Street
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Turn left
47.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 49 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 Elkhart and Soldier.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
84.7 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elkhart 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 Elkhart to Soldier?
The road trip is about 433.5 miles (697.6 km) and usually takes 07h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Great Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.1 miles from Elkhart and 230.3 miles from Soldier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 365.7 miles (588.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.22 one way or $122.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elkhart and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Soldier.
Stop Ideas Near Great Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Great Bend City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Bend.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkhart and Soldier. Straight-line distance: 365.73 mi (588.58 km).
#1 Elkhart
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,727 |
| Coordinates | 37.0080800, -101.8901700 |
| Altitude | 1094 |
| 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: 698 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.00 | $61.22 | $122.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $66.59 | $133.17 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $72.38 | $144.77 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $92.03 | $184.06 |
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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