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

The driving distance from Junction City, KS to Eudora, KS is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.81 mi
01h 52m
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
101.81 mi
Kilometers
163.84 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eudora
Tue, Apr 14, 6:34 PM CDT
Return by in Junction City
Tue, Apr 14, 8:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Junction City
2026-04-14T16:42
Arrive Eudora
Tue, Apr 14, 6:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Willard
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Junction City
50.8 mi
00h 56m
To Eudora
51 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

    2307 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 1057: East 1900 Road

    1290 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 1900 Road

    2964 ft · 1 min · East 1900 Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 1400 Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North 1400 Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West 10th Street

    2359 ft · 1 min · West 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    156 m · 22 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
66.1 mi · 65%
South Lawrence Trafficway
14.5 mi · 14%
Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 14%
North 1400 Road
2.25 mi · 2%
West 6th Street
1.67 mi · 2%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.07 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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
93.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willard
00h 56m from Junction City
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Junction City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eudora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 50.8 miles from Junction City and 51 miles from Eudora.

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 8.5 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.54 one way or $27.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Junction City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eudora.

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 Junction City and Eudora. Straight-line distance: 93.25 mi (150.07 km).

Junction City

#1 Junction City

City in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas

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

#2 Eudora

City in Kansas, United States

Population6,393
Coordinates38.9433400, -95.0985800
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Junction City (-96.8314, 39.02861)
End: Eudora (-95.09858, 38.94334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
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
3.59 gal
13.6 L · about $13.54
Round trip
$27.08
7.18 gal · 27.2 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.54 $27.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.27 $30.54
Premium $4.65 $16.71 $33.42
Diesel $5.30 $19.04 $38.08

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Junction City and Eudora. The current time is 16:42:02.

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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.