How far is Isabel, KS from Lake City, KS?
The driving distance from Isabel, KS to Lake City, KS is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 01h 13m.
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.
City in Barber County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Isabel and Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Isabel and Lake City.
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Start on the route
63 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1476 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 42
1 km · 1 min · State Highway 42
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Turn right onto Isabel Road
9.4 mi · 23 min · Isabel Road
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Turn right onto Albee Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · Albee Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto West Stolp Avenue
1718 ft · 47 sec · West Stolp Avenue
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Continue on River Road
6.2 mi · 15 min · River Road
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Continue on Mingona Road
893 ft · 25 sec · Mingona Road
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Keep slight left to continue on River Road
7.5 mi · 18 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1606 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
122 m · 20 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Cleveland Street
50 m · 7 sec · Cleveland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cleveland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Isabel and Lake City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Isabel Road
Turn right onto Isabel Road
9.37 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Isabel and Sunny near Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Isabel to Lake City?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Medicine Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Isabel and 15.2 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Isabel and Sunny near Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Medicine Lodge
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 Medicine Lodge.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Isabel and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 16.79 mi (27.02 km).
#1 Isabel
City in Barber County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 80 |
| Coordinates | 37.4666900, -98.5503600 |
| Altitude | 563 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake City
Unincorporated community in Kansas, USA
| Population | 56 |
| Coordinates | 37.3533600, -98.8209300 |
| Altitude | 491 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake City (-98.82093, 37.35336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
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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