How far is Junction City, KS from Riley County, KS?
The driving distance from Junction City, KS to Riley County, KS is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Junction City and Riley County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Junction City and Riley County.
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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
3.5 mi · 4 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 18 East: Manhattan
1385 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 113
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
762 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on South Seth Child Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · South Seth Child Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
103 m · 4 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
7 mi · 8 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Turn right
1.5 km · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Junction City and Riley County.
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 left
11.1 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Junction City and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Riley County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Junction City to Riley County?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Junction City and 15.4 miles from Riley County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Junction City and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Riley County.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
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 Manhattan.
Topeka
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Junction City and Riley County. Straight-line distance: 19.21 mi (30.92 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 Riley County
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 73,202 |
| Coordinates | 39.2964600, -96.7351800 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.738935, 39.292959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
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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