How far is Park City, KS from Junction City, KS?

The driving distance from Park City, KS to Junction City, KS is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.16 mi
01h 42m
Flight
88.89 mi
143.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.89 mi
Kilometers
143.05 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.16 mi
Kilometers
167.63 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Junction City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 PM CDT
Return by in Park City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park City
2026-04-19T12:48
Arrive Junction City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Marion
KS

City in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States

From Park City
51.9 mi
00h 51m
To Junction City
52.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Park City and Junction City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park City and Junction City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Evanston Drive

    37 m · 11 sec · East Evanston Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Parkview Drive

    1829 ft · 1 min · East Parkview Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 61st Street North

    1899 ft · 39 sec · East 61st Street North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 135 North, US 81, KS 15: Salina

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia

    26.2 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward US 77 North: Junction City

    96 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US 77 North: Junction City

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Business

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    144 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Washington Street

    41 m · 3 sec · South Washington Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    556 ft · 26 sec · West 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    40 m · 6 sec · North Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Park City and Junction City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 77 North
55.5 mi · 53%
US 50
26.2 mi · 25%
I 135 North
18.4 mi · 18%
South Washington Street
1.58 mi · 2%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.09 mi · 1%
East 61st Street North
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

US 77 North

Keep slight right

26.9 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
00h 51m from Park City
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Park City and Sunny near Junction City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Park City to Junction City?

The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Park City and 52.2 miles from Junction City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park City and Sunny near Junction City.

Stop Ideas Near Marion

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marion, 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 Marion.

RAIL

Newton

44 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

86 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park City and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 88.89 mi (143.05 km).

Park City

#1 Park City

Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America

Population7,764
Coordinates37.8000100, -97.3183800
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Junction City

#2 Junction City

City in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas

Population21,482
Coordinates39.0286100, -96.8314000
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: East Evanston Drive (-97.318436, 37.799989)
End: North Jefferson Street (-96.831441, 39.02861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.91 L · about $13.84
Round trip
$27.68
7.34 gal · 27.82 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.84 $27.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.61 $31.22
Premium $4.65 $17.08 $34.16
Diesel $5.30 $19.47 $38.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Park City and Junction City. The current time is 12:48:19.

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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.