How far is Junction City, KS from Madison, KS?
The driving distance from Junction City, KS to Madison, KS is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Junction City and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Junction City and Madison.
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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
3084 ft · 35 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Business, KS 57: Council Grove
659 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right
19.4 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto South Street
5 mi · 7 min · South Street
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Turn right
12.4 mi · 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
12.4 mi · 16 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Road F
10 mi · 14 min · Road F
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Americus Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Americus Road
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Continue straight
2033 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Road F5
1.5 km · 1 min · Road F5
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Continue on Road 200
2326 ft · 36 sec · Road 200
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Turn straight onto Road G
2.5 mi · 4 min · Road G
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Turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 East, Emporia
59 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East, Emporia
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
2683 ft · 1 min · Prairie Street
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Turn left onto West South Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West South Avenue
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Turn right onto South Commercial Street
10.4 mi · 15 min · South Commercial Street
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Continue on Road M
8.6 mi · 15 min · Road M
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Turn left onto West Madison
1.4 km · 2 min · West Madison
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1024 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
128 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
22 m · 3 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Junction City and Madison.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
19.4 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Junction City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Junction City to Madison?
The road trip is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Bushong is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Junction City and 47 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.74 one way or $25.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Junction City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Bushong
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Council Grove
Council Grove Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bushong.
Topeka
Lawrence
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Junction City and Madison. Straight-line distance: 72.24 mi (116.26 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 Madison
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 606 |
| Coordinates | 38.1355800, -96.1358300 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison (-96.13583, 38.13558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $3.85 | $12.74 | $25.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.22 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Diesel | $5.96 | $19.74 | $39.48 |
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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