How far is Osage City, KS from Mineral Springs, KS?

The driving distance from Osage City, KS to Mineral Springs, KS is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.14 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.14 mi
25.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.14 mi
Kilometers
25.97 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.14 mi
Kilometers
35.63 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 3:15 AM CDT
Return by in Osage City
Thu, Apr 16, 3:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osage City
2026-04-16T02:42
Arrive Mineral Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 3:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Osage City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Lyndon
KS

City in the United States

From Osage City
11.1 mi
00h 16m
To Mineral Springs
11.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Osage City and Mineral Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osage City and Mineral Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on South 6th Street

    87 m · 15 sec · South 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1562 ft · 31 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North 9th Street

    839 ft · 17 sec · North 9th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Laing Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Laing Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West 237th Street

    6.3 mi · 11 min · West 237th Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    97 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    962 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 137th Street

    53 m · 5 sec · East 137th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    918 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest Topeka Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Southwest Topeka Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 125th Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East 125th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 125th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osage City and Mineral Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 237th Street
18.9 mi · 85%
Southwest Topeka Boulevard
1.51 mi · 7%
Laing Street
1 mi · 5%
Market Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.17 mi · 1%
North 9th Street
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 237th Street

Exit the roundabout

12.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon
00h 16m from Osage City
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Osage City and Sunny near Mineral Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osage City to Mineral Springs?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 11.1 miles from Osage City and 11.1 miles from Mineral Springs.

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 5.9 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 7:24 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 Osage City and Sunny near Mineral Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lyndon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyndon.

RAIL

Topeka

49 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

56 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

109 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

118 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osage City and Mineral Springs. Straight-line distance: 16.14 mi (25.97 km).

Osage City

#1 Osage City

City in Osage County, Kansas, United States

Population2,809
Coordinates38.6339000, -95.8258200
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mineral Springs

Mineral Springs is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8408400, -95.6869300
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Osage City (-95.82582, 38.6339)
End: Mineral Springs (-95.68693, 38.84084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
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.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.96 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.56 gal · 5.92 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Osage City and Mineral Springs. The current time is 02:42:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.