How far is Sedgwick County, KS from Junction City, KS?

The driving distance from Sedgwick County, KS to Junction City, KS is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
117.07 mi
02h 20m
Flight
98.92 mi
159.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.92 mi
Kilometers
159.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.07 mi
Kilometers
188.4 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Junction City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:50 PM CDT
Return by in Sedgwick County
Thu, Apr 16, 3:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sedgwick County
2026-04-16T10:30
Arrive Junction City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sedgwick County
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
Florence
KS

City in Marion County, Kansas

From Sedgwick County
58.6 mi
01h 10m
To Junction City
58.5 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sedgwick County and Junction City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Maize Road

    3256 ft · 1 min · North Maize Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 235 North

    894 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 135 North: Salina

    1545 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    18.6 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    26.2 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

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

    96 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto US 77 North: Junction City

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Business

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    144 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Washington Street

    41 m · 3 sec · South Washington Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    556 ft · 26 sec · West 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    40 m · 6 sec · North Jefferson Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sedgwick County 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 77 North
55.5 mi · 47%
US 50
26.2 mi · 22%
I 135 North
20.9 mi · 18%
I 235 North
7.8 mi · 7%
West Central Avenue
2.98 mi · 3%
South Washington Street
1.58 mi · 1%
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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
01h 10m from Sedgwick County
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick County to Junction City?

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from Sedgwick County and 58.5 miles from Junction City.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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

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

RAIL

Newton

43 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

90 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sedgwick County and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 98.92 mi (159.19 km).

Sedgwick County

#1 Sedgwick County

County in Kansas, United States

Population519,907
Coordinates37.6847600, -97.4609700
Altitude401
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: Sedgwick County (-97.46097, 37.68476)
End: Junction City (-96.8314, 39.02861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.64 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.15
8.26 gal · 31.28 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.57 $31.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.56 $35.13
Premium $4.65 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.30 $21.91 $43.81

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sedgwick County and Junction City. The current time is 10:30:15.

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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.