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

The driving distance from Junction City, KS to Mulvane, KS is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
128.4 mi
02h 33m
Flight
109.69 mi
176.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.69 mi
Kilometers
176.53 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.4 mi
Kilometers
206.64 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mulvane
Tue, Apr 14, 4:46 PM CDT
Return by in Junction City
Tue, Apr 14, 7:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Junction City
2026-04-14T14:12
Arrive Mulvane
Tue, Apr 14, 4:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Burns
KS

City in Marion County, Kansas, United States

From Junction City
64.2 mi
01h 16m
To Mulvane
64.1 mi
01h 16m

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
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jefferson Street

    40 m · 11 sec · North Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    556 ft · 26 sec · West 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington

    1123 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington

    662 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington

    46.4 mi · 54 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    53 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 77 South: El Dorado

    54 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto US 77 South: El Dorado

    26.7 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2570 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    30.7 mi · 31 min · Kansas Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 15: Wichita K-15

    2608 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Turnpike Drive

    1143 ft · 19 sec · Turnpike Drive

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Southeast Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · South Southeast Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on North Baltimore Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Baltimore Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on South Southeast Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Southeast Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prather Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 77
55.6 mi · 43%
Kansas Turnpike
30.7 mi · 24%
US 77 South
27.2 mi · 21%
South Southeast Boulevard
7.5 mi · 6%
North Washington Street
1.68 mi · 1%
North Baltimore Avenue
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 77

Turn right onto US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington

46.4 mi · 00h 54m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
01h 16m from Junction City
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Junction City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mulvane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Junction City and 64.1 miles from Mulvane.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 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 near Mulvane.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

RAIL

Newton

40 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

91 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Junction City and Mulvane. Straight-line distance: 109.69 mi (176.53 km).

Junction City

#1 Junction City

City in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas

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

#2 Mulvane

City in Kansas, United States of America

Population6,566
Coordinates37.4744600, -97.2439300
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Start: Junction City (-96.8314, 39.02861)
End: Mulvane (-97.24393, 37.47446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.15 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.17
9.06 gal · 34.3 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.08 $34.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.65 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $5.30 $24.03 $48.05

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 Mulvane. The current time is 14:12:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.