How far is Lyndon, KS from Mineral Springs, KS?

The driving distance from Lyndon, KS to Mineral Springs, KS is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.2 mi
00h 21m
Flight
15.95 mi
25.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.95 mi
Kilometers
25.67 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.2 mi
Kilometers
26.07 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 10:11 PM CDT
Return by in Lyndon
Wed, Apr 15, 10:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyndon
2026-04-15T21:49
Arrive Mineral Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 10:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lyndon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Scranton
KS

City in Osage County, Kansas, United States

From Lyndon
8.1 mi
00h 10m
To Mineral Springs
8.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lyndon and Mineral Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lyndon and Mineral Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Topeka Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Topeka Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    56 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    962 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 137th Street

    53 m · 5 sec · East 137th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    918 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southwest Topeka Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Southwest Topeka Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 125th Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East 125th Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 125th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyndon and Mineral Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Topeka Avenue
14.5 mi · 89%
Southwest Topeka Boulevard
1.51 mi · 9%
Main Street
0.17 mi · 1%
East 137th Street
0.03 mi
East 125th Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Topeka Avenue

Exit the roundabout

12.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scranton
00h 10m from Lyndon
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lyndon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mineral Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lyndon to Mineral Springs?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Scranton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Lyndon and 8.1 miles from Mineral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lyndon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mineral Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Scranton

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

31 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

49 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

118 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyndon and Mineral Springs. Straight-line distance: 15.95 mi (25.67 km).

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#1 Lyndon

City in the United States

Population1,013
Coordinates38.6100100, -95.6844300
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mineral Springs

Mineral Springs is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8408400, -95.6869300
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Lyndon (-95.68443, 38.61001)
End: Mineral Springs (-95.68693, 38.84084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.30
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.15 $4.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.42 $4.85
Premium $4.65 $2.65 $5.31
Diesel $5.30 $3.02 $6.05

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 Lyndon and Mineral Springs. The current time is 21:49:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.