How far is Park, KS from Junction City, KS?
The driving distance from Park, KS to Junction City, KS is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Russell County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park and Junction City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park and Junction City.
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Start on Cottonwood Street
78 m · 13 sec · Cottonwood Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
890 ft · 44 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
938 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Highway 40
850 ft · 23 sec · Old Highway 40
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Continue straight
1504 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp left
1021 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
174.9 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
21.4 mi · 21 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Business
1232 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
144 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Washington Street
41 m · 3 sec · South Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Washington Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
556 ft · 26 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
40 m · 6 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Park and Junction City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
175 mi · 02h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Park and Partly 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 to Junction City?
The road trip is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Dorrance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.8 miles from Park and 100 miles from Junction City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.95 one way or $53.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Park and Partly Sunny near Junction City.
Stop Ideas Near Dorrance
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 Dorrance.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 189.29 mi (304.63 km).
#1 Park
City in Gove County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 109 |
| Coordinates | 39.1125100, -100.3587500 |
| Altitude | 838 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Junction City
City in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas
| Population | 21,482 |
| Coordinates | 39.0286100, -96.8314000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Jefferson Street (-96.831441, 39.02861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $3.82 | $26.95 | $53.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $29.53 | $59.06 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $32.11 | $64.21 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $41.74 | $83.49 |
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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