How far is Soldier, KS from Chanute, KS?
The driving distance from Soldier, KS to Chanute, KS is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soldier and Chanute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soldier and Chanute.
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Start on Jackson Street
121 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn slight right onto 1st Street
1116 ft · 22 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on E Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · E Road
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Turn left onto 230 Road
10.9 mi · 14 min · 230 Road
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Continue on West 4th Street
2647 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto Arizona Avenue
27.7 mi · 30 min · Arizona Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, US 40 West, US 75 South, KS 4 West: Salina
1395 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-470 South, US 75 South
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Burlingame Road
25.6 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
39.1 mi · 49 min
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Continue straight
27.2 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
663 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North Plummer Avenue
2522 ft · 55 sec · North Plummer Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Steuben Avenue
918 ft · 40 sec · South Steuben Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Steuben Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Soldier and Chanute.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 75 South
Exit the roundabout
39.1 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Soldier and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Chanute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Soldier to Chanute?
The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lyndon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Soldier and 79.3 miles from Chanute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Soldier and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Chanute.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndon
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 Lyndon.
Topeka
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Union Station
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soldier and Chanute. Straight-line distance: 131.18 mi (211.12 km).
#1 Soldier
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 15,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.5361100, -95.9641600 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chanute
City in Neosho County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 8,991 |
| Coordinates | 37.6792100, -95.4572000 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chanute (-95.4572, 37.67921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.16 | $42.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.11 | $52.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.76 | $59.51 |
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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