How far is Parsons, KS from Junction City, KS?
The driving distance from Parsons, KS to Junction City, KS is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Butler County, Kansas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parsons and Junction City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parsons and Junction City.
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Start on Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on 24000 Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · 24000 Road
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Turn left
33.8 mi · 39 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
52 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
61.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast 100th Street
1383 ft · 20 sec · Southeast 100th Street
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Turn right
40 mi · 50 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 77 North: Junction City
62 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 77 North: Junction City
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right
26.9 mi · 31 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1206 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.1 mi · 1 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 Parsons 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.
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
61.1 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parsons and Chance Rain Showers near Junction City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parsons to Junction City?
The road trip is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Parsons and 104.8 miles from Junction City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parsons and Chance Rain Showers near Junction City.
Stop Ideas Near Leon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parsons and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 144.49 mi (232.54 km).
#1 Parsons
City in Labette County, Kansas, USA
| Population | 9,463 |
| Coordinates | 37.3403400, -95.2610800 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $27.19 | $54.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.66 | $61.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.56 | $67.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.24 | $76.48 |
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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