How far is Junction City, KS from Atchison, KS?
The driving distance from Junction City, KS to Atchison, KS is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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.
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 02h 11m.
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.
Township in Shawnee County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Junction City and Atchison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Junction City and Atchison.
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Start on North Jefferson Street
40 m · 11 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto J Hill Road
764 ft · 22 sec · J Hill Road
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Take the ramp left toward I-70 East, US 40 East, KS 18 East: Topeka
1090 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
50.5 mi · 51 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
6.9 mi · 8 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
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 East: Lawrence
3035 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1333 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast Sherman Road
29.4 mi · 34 min · Northeast Sherman Road
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto South 22nd Street
611 ft · 12 sec · South 22nd Street
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Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue
2328 ft · 47 sec · Woodlawn Avenue
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Keep slight right
144 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
792 ft · 24 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto Kansas Avenue
1608 ft · 44 sec · Kansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Junction City and Atchison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
50.5 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Junction City and Sunny near Atchison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Junction City to Atchison?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Menoken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Junction City and 58 miles from Atchison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Junction City and Sunny near Atchison.
Stop Ideas Near Menoken
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 Menoken.
Topeka
Lawrence
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Junction City and Atchison. Straight-line distance: 98.59 mi (158.67 km).
#1 Junction City
City in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas
| Population | 21,482 |
| Coordinates | 39.0286100, -96.8314000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atchison
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 10,427 |
| Coordinates | 39.5630500, -95.1216400 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atchison (-95.12164, 39.56305)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.39 | $30.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.35 | $34.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
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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