How far is Sharon, KS from Sun City, KS?

The driving distance from Sharon, KS to Sun City, KS is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.04 mi
01h 06m
Flight
28.66 mi
46.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.66 mi
Kilometers
46.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.04 mi
Kilometers
49.95 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sun City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:09 AM CDT
Return by in Sharon
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sharon
2026-04-19T05:03
Arrive Sun City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sharon
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
Mingona
KS

Township in Barber County, Kansas

From Sharon
15.5 mi
00h 33m
To Sun City
15.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sharon and Sun City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sharon and Sun City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    71 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    117 m · 19 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Missouri Avenue

    1140 ft · 50 sec · Missouri Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Tri-City Road

    135 m · 25 sec · Tri-City Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Iliff Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Iliff Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Stolp Avenue

    1718 ft · 47 sec · West Stolp Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on River Road

    6.2 mi · 15 min · River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mingona Road

    893 ft · 25 sec · Mingona Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on River Road

    7.5 mi · 18 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1974 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on River Road

    5.4 mi · 13 min · River Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1052 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sharon and Sun City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
19.1 mi · 62%
South Iliff Street
0.76 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.37 mi · 1%
West Stolp Avenue
0.33 mi · 1%
Missouri Avenue
0.22 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

9.67 mi · 00h 14m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mingona
00h 33m from Sharon
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sharon and Sunny near Sun City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sharon to Sun City?

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Mingona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Sharon and 15.5 miles from Sun City.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sharon and Sunny near Sun City.

Stop Ideas Near Mingona

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

105 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sharon and Sun City. Straight-line distance: 28.66 mi (46.13 km).

Sharon

#1 Sharon

City in Barber County, Kansas, United States

Population177
Coordinates37.2486300, -98.4206300
Altitude444
CountryUnited States
Sun City

#2 Sun City

Township in Barber County, Kansas

Population47
Coordinates37.3786300, -98.9159300
Altitude509
CountryUnited States
Start: Sharon (-98.42063, 37.24863)
End: Sun City (-98.91593, 37.37863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.15 L · about $4.15
Round trip
$8.30
2.2 gal · 8.3 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.15 $8.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $4.65 $5.12 $10.24
Diesel $5.30 $5.83 $11.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sharon and Sun City. The current time is 05:03:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.