How far is Riley County, KS from Junction City, KS?
The driving distance from Riley County, KS to Junction City, KS is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riley County and Junction City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riley County and Junction City.
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Start on the route
1.5 km · 6 min
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Turn left onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
7 mi · 8 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Seth Child Road
22 m · 1 sec · North Seth Child Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Seth Child Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · North Seth Child Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward KS 18 West: Fort Riley Boulevard West
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Riley Boulevard
11.1 mi · 12 min · Fort Riley Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 West, Salina
1531 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward J Hill Road, Flinthills Boulevard
1191 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto J Hill Road
89 m · 11 sec · J Hill Road
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East 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 Riley County and Junction City.
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.
Fort Riley Boulevard
Merge slight left onto Fort Riley Boulevard
11.1 mi · 00h 12m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Riley County 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 Riley County to Junction City?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Riley County and 15.3 miles from Junction City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Riley County and Sunny near Junction City.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
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 Manhattan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riley County and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 19.21 mi (30.92 km).
#1 Riley County
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 73,202 |
| Coordinates | 39.2964600, -96.7351800 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| 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: Junction City (-96.8314, 39.02861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
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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