How far is Junction City, KS from Elkhart, KS?
The driving distance from Junction City, KS to Elkhart, KS is about 329.6 miles (530.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 308.6 miles (496.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Edwards County, Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Junction City and Elkhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Junction City and Elkhart.
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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
556 ft · 26 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1013 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
21.4 mi · 21 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
931 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
47.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.3 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street
24.3 mi · 29 min · Northeast Trail Street
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Turn left onto Niles Avenue
2707 ft · 48 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
31.3 mi · 36 min · East 10th Street
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
833 ft · 11 sec
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Turn straight
85.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Turn right onto West 11th Street
7.6 mi · 9 min · West 11th Street
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Continue straight
24.5 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto North Street
1863 ft · 57 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto Rankin Road
898 ft · 39 sec · Rankin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rankin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Junction City and Elkhart.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
85.9 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Junction City and Sunny near Elkhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Junction City to Elkhart?
The road trip is about 329.6 miles (530.4 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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?
Lewis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.6 miles from Junction City and 165 miles from Elkhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 308.6 miles (496.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 $43.86 one way or $87.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Junction City and Sunny near Elkhart.
Stop Ideas Near Lewis
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 Lewis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Junction City and Elkhart. Straight-line distance: 308.67 mi (496.75 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 Elkhart
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,727 |
| Coordinates | 37.0080800, -101.8901700 |
| Altitude | 1094 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkhart (-101.89017, 37.00808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 530 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $43.86 | $87.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.46 | $98.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.13 | $108.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.69 | $123.37 |
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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