How far is Eudora, KS from Junction City, KS?

The driving distance from Eudora, KS to Junction City, KS is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.32 mi
01h 38m
Flight
93.25 mi
150.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.25 mi
Kilometers
150.07 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.32 mi
Kilometers
164.67 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Junction City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM CDT
Return by in Eudora
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eudora
2026-04-22T22:39
Arrive Junction City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eudora
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Willard
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Eudora
51.1 mi
00h 49m
To Junction City
51.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eudora and Junction City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eudora and Junction City.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    156 m · 26 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 10th Street

    2359 ft · 1 min · West 10th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North 1400 Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North 1400 Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 1900 Road

    2436 ft · 1 min · East 1900 Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward KS 10 West: Lawrence

    1201 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    2384 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    13.4 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward J Hill Road, Flinthills Boulevard

    1191 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto J Hill Road

    89 m · 11 sec · J Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East 6th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    40 m · 6 sec · North Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eudora and Junction City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
67.4 mi · 66%
KS 10 West
15.4 mi · 15%
Kansas Turnpike
14.3 mi · 14%
North 1400 Road
2.25 mi · 2%
East 6th Street
1.67 mi · 2%
East 1900 Road
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

67.4 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
93.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willard
00h 49m from Eudora
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eudora and Mostly Sunny near Junction City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eudora to Junction City?

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Willard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Eudora and 51.2 miles from Junction City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eudora and Mostly Sunny near Junction City.

Stop Ideas Near Willard

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Willard, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willard.

RAIL

Topeka

24 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

63 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

117 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eudora and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 93.25 mi (150.07 km).

Eudora

#1 Eudora

City in Kansas, United States

Population6,393
Coordinates38.9433400, -95.0985800
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Junction City

#2 Junction City

City in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas

Population21,482
Coordinates39.0286100, -96.8314000
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-95.098862, 38.943342)
End: North Jefferson Street (-96.831441, 39.02861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.67 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.23
7.22 gal · 27.34 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.61 $27.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.35 $30.71
Premium $4.65 $16.80 $33.60
Diesel $5.30 $19.15 $38.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eudora and Junction City. The current time is 22:39:55.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.