How far is Madison, KS from Soldier, KS?
The driving distance from Madison, KS to Soldier, KS is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 02h 15m.
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.
City in Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Soldier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Soldier.
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Start on 3rd Street
22 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
128 m · 11 sec · West Lincoln Street
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3
Turn right onto 4th Street
1024 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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4
Turn left onto West Madison
1.4 km · 2 min · West Madison
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5
Turn right
19 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto West South Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West South Avenue
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
2680 ft · 1 min · Prairie Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 6th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
10 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
822 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka
134 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
542 ft · 10 sec
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14
Take the exit slight right toward I 335 North: Topeka, Kansas City
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
49.6 mi · 50 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 West, US 75: Topeka, Salina
2632 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wanamaker Road, Huntoon Street
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
50 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Wanamaker Road
3008 ft · 1 min · Southwest Wanamaker Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Kansas City
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Gage Boulevard, Holton
970 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: Holton
28 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
2647 ft · 56 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on 230 Road
10.9 mi · 14 min · 230 Road
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Turn right onto E Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · E Road
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Continue on 1st Street
1017 ft · 20 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
151 m · 10 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Soldier.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
49.6 mi · 00h 50m
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 Madison and Partly Sunny near Soldier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Soldier?
The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Madison and 64.4 miles from Soldier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Madison and Partly Sunny near Soldier.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Topeka
Lawrence
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Soldier. Straight-line distance: 97.21 mi (156.44 km).
#1 Madison
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 606 |
| Coordinates | 38.1355800, -96.1358300 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| 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: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $3.85 | $17.35 | $34.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.22 | $19.04 | $38.08 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $20.66 | $41.31 |
| Diesel | $5.96 | $26.89 | $53.79 |
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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