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

The driving distance from Junction City, KS to Basehor, KS is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
116.39 mi
02h 06m
Flight
101.81 mi
163.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.81 mi
Kilometers
163.85 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.39 mi
Kilometers
187.31 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Basehor
Sat, Apr 11, 8:41 PM CDT
Return by in Junction City
Sat, Apr 11, 10:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Junction City
2026-04-11T18:35
Arrive Basehor
Sat, Apr 11, 8:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Junction City
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
Menoken
KS

Township in Shawnee County, Kansas

From Junction City
58.1 mi
01h 03m
To Basehor
58.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jefferson Street

    40 m · 11 sec · North Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto J Hill Road

    764 ft · 22 sec · J Hill Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I-70 East, US 40 East, KS 18 East: Topeka

    1090 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    50.5 mi · 51 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    40.4 mi · 41 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing

    73 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Leavenworth Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Leavenworth Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 155th Street

    555 ft · 11 sec · North 155th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 155th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
66.1 mi · 57%
Kansas Turnpike
40.4 mi · 35%
Leavenworth Road
2.04 mi · 2%
West 6th Street
1.67 mi · 1%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.07 mi · 1%
KS 7
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menoken
01h 03m from Junction City
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Junction City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Basehor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 58.1 miles from Junction City and 58.3 miles from Basehor.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Junction City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Basehor.

Stop Ideas Near Menoken

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Menoken, 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 Menoken.

RAIL

Topeka

9 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

47 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

101 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

114 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Junction City and Basehor. Straight-line distance: 101.81 mi (163.85 km).

Junction City

#1 Junction City

City in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas

Population21,482
Coordinates39.0286100, -96.8314000
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Basehor

#2 Basehor

City in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States of America

Population6,656
Coordinates39.1416700, -94.9385800
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Junction City (-96.8314, 39.02861)
End: Basehor (-94.93858, 39.14167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
17 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
8.98 gal · 34 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.10 $38.19
Premium $4.65 $20.90 $41.79
Diesel $5.30 $23.81 $47.63

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Junction City and Basehor. The current time is 18:35:14.

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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.