How far is Mineral Springs, KS from Scranton, KS?
The driving distance from Mineral Springs, KS to Scranton, KS is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Osage County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mineral Springs and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs and Scranton.
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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
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1074 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto West 157th Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · West 157th Street
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Continue on 1st Street
1 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn sharp right onto Brownie Street
87 m · 8 sec · Brownie Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brownie Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Springs and Scranton.
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.
West 157th Street
Turn right onto West 157th Street
2.33 mi · 00h 03m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mineral Springs to Scranton?
The road trip is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Carbondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Mineral Springs and 3.4 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mineral Springs and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Carbondale
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 Carbondale.
Topeka
Lawrence
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Springs and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 4.95 mi (7.96 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 Scranton
City in Osage County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 671 |
| Coordinates | 38.7816700, -95.7386000 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownie Street (-95.738701, 38.781672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.91 | $1.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
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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