How far is Merriam, KS from Soldier, KS?
The driving distance from Merriam, KS to Soldier, KS is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merriam and Soldier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merriam and Soldier.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Kessler Lane
145 m · 28 sec · Kessler Lane
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Turn left onto Johnson Drive
755 ft · 26 sec · Johnson Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 North: Des Moines
1074 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 635 North: K.C.I. Airport
1681 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 635 North: K.C.I. Airport
689 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Topeka
1475 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Kansas Turnpike
50.8 mi · 52 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
8.4 mi · 10 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Holton
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge
27.7 mi · 30 min · Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge
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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 Merriam 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 right onto Kansas Turnpike
50.8 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Merriam and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Soldier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merriam to Soldier?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Tecumseh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Merriam and 55.9 miles from Soldier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 2:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Merriam and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Soldier.
Stop Ideas Near Tecumseh
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 Tecumseh.
Topeka
Lawrence
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merriam and Soldier. Straight-line distance: 76.63 mi (123.32 km).
#1 Merriam
City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,128 |
| Coordinates | 39.0236200, -94.6935700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $4.00 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $17.15 | $34.29 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $18.64 | $37.28 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $23.70 | $47.40 |
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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