How far is Shawnee County, KS from Junction City, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee County, KS to Junction City, KS is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America
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 Shawnee County and Junction City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee County and Junction City.
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Start on the route
40 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right
42 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Arrowhead Road
744 ft · 38 sec · Southwest Arrowhead Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Huntoon Street
1291 ft · 32 sec · Southwest Huntoon Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Wanamaker Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Wanamaker Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West: Salina
1255 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
56.9 mi · 57 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 Shawnee County 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.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
56.9 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Shawnee 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 Shawnee County to Junction City?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Shawnee County and 30.2 miles from Junction City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Shawnee County and Sunny near Junction City.
Stop Ideas Near McFarland
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 McFarland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee County and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 57.69 mi (92.85 km).
#1 Shawnee County
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 175,999 |
| Coordinates | 39.0415100, -95.7565300 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
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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