How far is Mineral Springs, KS from Lyndon, KS?
The driving distance from Mineral Springs, KS to Lyndon, KS is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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City in Osage County, Kansas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mineral Springs and Lyndon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs and Lyndon.
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Start on East 125th Street
4 m · 6 sec · East 125th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Topeka Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · Southwest Topeka Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
554 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
935 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Topeka Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Springs and Lyndon.
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.
Main Street
Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mineral Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lyndon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mineral Springs to Lyndon?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 Mineral Springs and 8.1 miles from Lyndon.
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 7:54 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 Mineral Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lyndon.
Stop Ideas Near Scranton
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 Scranton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Springs and Lyndon. Straight-line distance: 15.95 mi (25.67 km).
#1 Mineral Springs
Mineral Springs is a place in Kansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8408400, -95.6869300 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lyndon
City in the United States
| Population | 1,013 |
| Coordinates | 38.6100100, -95.6844300 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Topeka Avenue (-95.68445, 38.61001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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