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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
2307 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway
14.5 mi · 17 min · South Lawrence Trafficway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 1057: East 1900 Road
1290 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto East 1900 Road
2964 ft · 1 min · East 1900 Road
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Turn right onto North 1400 Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · North 1400 Road
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Continue on West 10th Street
2359 ft · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
156 m · 22 sec · Main Street
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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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Topeka
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Junction City and Eudora. Straight-line distance: 93.25 mi (150.07 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 Eudora
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 6,393 |
| Coordinates | 38.9433400, -95.0985800 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eudora (-95.09858, 38.94334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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