How far is Mineral Springs, KS from Osage City, KS?
The driving distance from Mineral Springs, KS to Osage City, KS is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mineral Springs and Osage City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs and Osage City.
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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 1 toward West 237th Street
7 m · 1 sec · West 237th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 237th Street
6.3 mi · 11 min · West 237th Street
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Continue on Laing Street
1 mi · 2 min · Laing Street
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
839 ft · 17 sec · North 9th Street
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Continue on Market Street
1562 ft · 37 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
87 m · 13 sec · South 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Springs and Osage 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Mineral Springs and Sunny near Osage City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mineral Springs to Osage City?
The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Lyndon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Mineral Springs and 11 miles from Osage City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mineral Springs and Sunny near Osage City.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndon
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 Lyndon.
Topeka
Lawrence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Springs and Osage City. Straight-line distance: 16.14 mi (25.97 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 Osage City
City in Osage County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,809 |
| Coordinates | 38.6339000, -95.8258200 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 6th Street (-95.825658, 38.633901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
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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