How far is Medicine Lodge, KS from Sun City, KS?
The driving distance from Medicine Lodge, KS to Sun City, KS is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Barber County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medicine Lodge and Sun City.
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Start on the route
47 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto North Cherry Street
67 m · 15 sec · North Cherry Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Avenue
1697 ft · 1 min · West 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North Iliff Street
1764 ft · 35 sec · North Iliff Street
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Turn left onto West Stolp Avenue
1718 ft · 47 sec · West Stolp Avenue
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Continue on River Road
6.2 mi · 15 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
7.5 mi · 18 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1974 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on River Road
5.4 mi · 13 min · River Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1052 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medicine Lodge and Sun City.
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.
River Road
Keep slight left to continue on River Road
7.51 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Medicine Lodge and Sunny near Sun City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medicine Lodge to Sun City?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Mingona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Medicine Lodge and 10.5 miles from Sun City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medicine Lodge and Sunny near Sun City.
Stop Ideas Near Mingona
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 Mingona.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medicine Lodge and Sun City. Straight-line distance: 19.63 mi (31.59 km).
#1 Medicine Lodge
City in Barber County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,804 |
| Coordinates | 37.2811300, -98.5803600 |
| Altitude | 456 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sun City
Township in Barber County, Kansas
| Population | 47 |
| Coordinates | 37.3786300, -98.9159300 |
| Altitude | 509 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun City (-98.91593, 37.37863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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