How far is Roeland Park, KS from Soldier, KS?

The driving distance from Roeland Park, KS to Soldier, KS is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
111.6 mi
01h 49m
Flight
79.13 mi
127.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.13 mi
Kilometers
127.34 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.6 mi
Kilometers
179.6 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Soldier
Thu, Oct 15, 1:52 PM CDT
Return by in Roeland Park
Thu, Oct 15, 3:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roeland Park
2026-10-15T12:02
Arrive Soldier
Thu, Oct 15, 1:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roeland Park
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
Tecumseh
KS

Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas

From Roeland Park
56.2 mi
00h 54m
To Soldier
55.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roeland Park and Soldier.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roeland Park and Soldier.

  1. 1

    Start on Parish Drive

    1501 ft · 1 min · Parish Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elledge Drive

    1177 ft · 58 sec · Elledge Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Roe Lane

    795 ft · 22 sec · Roe Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Roe Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Roe Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on South 18th Street Expressway

    775 ft · 22 sec · South 18th Street Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 35 South, US 69 South: Wichita

    47 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 35 South, US 69 South: Wichita

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 635

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Topeka

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Kansas Turnpike

    50.8 mi · 52 min · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Holton

    1443 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge

    27.7 mi · 30 min · Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    2647 ft · 56 sec · West 4th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on 230 Road

    10.9 mi · 14 min · 230 Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto E Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · E Road

  19. 19

    Continue on 1st Street

    1017 ft · 20 sec · 1st Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    151 m · 10 sec · Jackson Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roeland Park and Soldier.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
51.8 mi · 46%
Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge
27.7 mi · 25%
230 Road
10.9 mi · 10%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8.41 mi · 8%
E Road
4.83 mi · 4%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Kansas Turnpike

50.8 mi · 00h 52m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
79.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tecumseh
00h 54m from Roeland Park
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roeland Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Soldier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roeland Park to Soldier?

The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Tecumseh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Roeland Park and 55.4 miles from Soldier.

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

The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Roeland Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Soldier.

Stop Ideas Near Tecumseh

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

7 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

31 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

86 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

99 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roeland Park and Soldier. Straight-line distance: 79.13 mi (127.34 km).

Roeland Park

#1 Roeland Park

City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

Population6,652
Coordinates39.0375100, -94.6321800
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Soldier

#2 Soldier

City in Kansas, USA

Population15,086
Coordinates39.5361100, -95.9641600
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Parish Drive (-94.632262, 39.037477)
End: Jackson Street (-95.964144, 39.536098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.91 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.53
7.88 gal · 29.82 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $15.76 $31.53
Mid-grade $4.35 $17.15 $34.29
Premium $4.73 $18.64 $37.28
Diesel $6.02 $23.70 $47.40

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Roeland Park and Soldier. The current time is 12:02:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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