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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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.
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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.
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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
556 ft · 26 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1013 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
1123 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
662 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
46.4 mi · 54 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
53 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 50 West: Newton
15 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
18.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 235 West, KS 96 West
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue
905 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto North Gilda Street
719 ft · 24 sec · North Gilda Street
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North Maize Road
1 km · 1 min · North Maize Road
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Turn left
40 m · 9 sec
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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 Sedgwick County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florence.
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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).
#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 Sedgwick County
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 519,907 |
| Coordinates | 37.6847600, -97.4609700 |
| Altitude | 401 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-97.460864, 37.684831)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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