How far is Junction City, KS from Sedgwick County, KS?

The driving distance from Junction City, KS to Sedgwick County, KS is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
119.27 mi
02h 04m
Flight
98.92 mi
159.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.92 mi
Kilometers
159.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.27 mi
Kilometers
191.95 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sedgwick County
Thu, Apr 16, 10:58 AM CDT
Return by in Junction City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Junction City
2026-04-16T08:54
Arrive Sedgwick County
Thu, Apr 16, 10:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Florence
KS

City in Marion County, Kansas

From Junction City
58.5 mi
01h 02m
To Sedgwick County
60.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Junction City and Sedgwick County.

  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 1 toward US 50 West: Newton

    15 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    18.3 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 235 West, KS 96 West

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue

    905 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Gilda Street

    719 ft · 24 sec · North Gilda Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Maize Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Maize Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    40 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 77
55.6 mi · 47%
US 50 West
25.4 mi · 21%
I 135 South
21.5 mi · 18%
I 235 West
7.71 mi · 6%
West Central Avenue
2.9 mi · 2%
North Washington Street
1.68 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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
01h 02m from Junction City
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Junction City and Sunny near Sedgwick County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Junction City to Sedgwick County?

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Junction City and 60.7 miles from Sedgwick County.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Junction City and Sunny near Sedgwick County.

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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

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

RAIL

Newton

43 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

90 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Junction City and Sedgwick County. Straight-line distance: 98.92 mi (159.19 km).

Junction City

#1 Junction City

City in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas

Population21,482
Coordinates39.0286100, -96.8314000
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Sedgwick County

#2 Sedgwick County

County in Kansas, United States

Population519,907
Coordinates37.6847600, -97.4609700
Altitude401
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jefferson Street (-96.831441, 39.02861)
End: (-97.460864, 37.684831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.93 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.75
8.42 gal · 31.86 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.88 $31.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.91 $35.81
Premium $4.65 $19.59 $39.19
Diesel $5.30 $22.33 $44.66

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Junction City and Sedgwick County. The current time is 08:54:04.

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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.