How far is Junction City, KS from Soldier, KS?
The driving distance from Junction City, KS to Soldier, KS is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Junction City and Soldier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Junction City and Soldier.
-
1
Start on North Jefferson Street
40 m · 11 sec · North Jefferson Street
-
2
Turn left onto West 6th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West 6th Street
-
3
Turn right onto J Hill Road
764 ft · 22 sec · J Hill Road
-
4
Take the ramp left toward I-70 East, US 40 East, KS 18 East: Topeka
1090 ft · 27 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward KS 18 East: Manhattan
1385 ft · 40 sec
-
7
Turn left
11.1 mi · 12 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward KS 113
1112 ft · 27 sec
-
9
Keep slight left
762 ft · 18 sec
-
10
Continue on South Seth Child Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · South Seth Child Road
-
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
27 m · 1 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
-
12
Exit the roundabout onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
-
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
98 m · 4 sec · Highway 13
-
14
Exit the rotary onto Highway 13
14.6 mi · 18 min · Highway 13
-
15
Continue straight
8.2 mi · 10 min
-
16
Continue straight
2260 ft · 32 sec
-
17
Turn right
19.4 mi · 25 min
-
18
Turn right onto State Highway 63
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 63
-
19
Turn left
6 mi · 8 min
-
20
Turn left onto E Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · E Road
-
21
Continue on 1st Street
1017 ft · 20 sec · 1st Street
-
22
Turn left onto Jackson Street
151 m · 10 sec · Jackson Street
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Junction City and Soldier.
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 25m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Junction City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Soldier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Junction City to Soldier?
The road trip is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Olsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Junction City and 38.1 miles from Soldier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Junction City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Soldier.
Stop Ideas Near Olsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Olsburg
Westmoreland City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olsburg.
Topeka
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Junction City and Soldier. Straight-line distance: 58.14 mi (93.57 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 Soldier
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 15,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.5361100, -95.9641600 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson Street (-95.964144, 39.536098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.29 | $20.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.71 | $25.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
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 · Jun 03, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.