How far is Leavenworth County, KS from Junction City, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth County, KS to Junction City, KS is about 113 miles (181.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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 09m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leavenworth County and Junction City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth County and Junction City.
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Start on Dempsey Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dempsey Road
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Turn right onto Tonganoxie Drive
7.3 mi · 11 min · Tonganoxie Drive
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Turn right
790 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Honey Creek Road
2159 ft · 43 sec · Honey Creek Road
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Continue on 222nd Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · 222nd Street
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Take the ramp right
2083 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
27.6 mi · 28 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
67.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward J Hill Road, Flinthills Boulevard
1191 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto J Hill Road
89 m · 11 sec · J Hill Road
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
40 m · 6 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth County and Junction City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
67.4 mi · 01h 10m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth County to Junction City?
The road trip is about 113 miles (181.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Menoken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Leavenworth County and 56.6 miles from Junction City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.00 one way or $32.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Menoken
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 Menoken.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth County and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 96.87 mi (155.89 km).
#1 Leavenworth County
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 82,246 |
| Coordinates | 39.1993200, -95.0379000 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Junction City
City in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas
| Population | 21,482 |
| Coordinates | 39.0286100, -96.8314000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Junction City (-96.8314, 39.02861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $4.01 | $16.00 | $32.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $17.42 | $34.83 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $23.97 | $47.94 |
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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