How far is Lake City, KS from Sharon, KS?
The driving distance from Lake City, KS to Sharon, KS is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Barber County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake City and Sharon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City and Sharon.
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Start on Cleveland Street
50 m · 13 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
122 m · 20 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1606 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Continue on River Road
7.5 mi · 18 min · River Road
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Continue on Mingona Road
893 ft · 25 sec · Mingona Road
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Keep slight left to continue on River Road
6.2 mi · 15 min · River Road
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Continue on West Stolp Avenue
1718 ft · 49 sec · West Stolp Avenue
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Turn right onto North Iliff Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Iliff Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Fowler Avenue
9.7 mi · 14 min · West Fowler Avenue
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Turn right onto Tri-City Road
135 m · 19 sec · Tri-City Road
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Continue on Missouri Avenue
1140 ft · 56 sec · Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
117 m · 19 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right
71 m · 17 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 Lake City and Sharon.
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.
West Fowler Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Fowler Avenue
9.67 mi · 00h 14m
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 Lake City and Sunny near Sharon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake City to Sharon?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Medicine Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Lake City and 12.7 miles from Sharon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake City and Sunny near Sharon.
Stop Ideas Near Medicine Lodge
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 Medicine Lodge.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake City and Sharon. Straight-line distance: 23.16 mi (37.27 km).
#1 Lake City
Unincorporated community in Kansas, USA
| Population | 56 |
| Coordinates | 37.3533600, -98.8209300 |
| Altitude | 491 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sharon
City in Barber County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 177 |
| Coordinates | 37.2486300, -98.4206300 |
| Altitude | 444 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-98.420898, 37.248619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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