How far is Soldier, KS from Elkhart, KS?
The driving distance from Soldier, KS to Elkhart, KS is about 406.7 miles (654.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 365.7 miles (588.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 08h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Barton County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soldier and Elkhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soldier and Elkhart.
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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 right onto 230 Road
6 mi · 8 min · 230 Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 63
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 63
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Turn left
19.4 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2260 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
27 m · 1 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Seth Child Road
98 m · 4 sec · North Seth Child Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Seth Child Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · North Seth Child Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward KS 18 West: Fort Riley Boulevard West
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Riley Boulevard
11.1 mi · 12 min · Fort Riley Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 West, Salina
1531 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
27.7 mi · 28 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
931 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
47.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.3 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street
24.3 mi · 29 min · Northeast Trail Street
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Turn left onto Niles Avenue
2707 ft · 48 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
31.3 mi · 36 min · East 10th Street
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
833 ft · 11 sec
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Turn straight
85.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Turn right onto West 11th Street
7.6 mi · 9 min · West 11th Street
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Continue straight
24.5 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto North Street
1863 ft · 57 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto Rankin Road
898 ft · 39 sec · Rankin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rankin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Soldier and Elkhart.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
85.9 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Soldier and Mostly Sunny near Elkhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Soldier to Elkhart?
The road trip is about 406.7 miles (654.6 km) and usually takes 08h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Great Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.1 miles from Soldier and 203.6 miles from Elkhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 365.7 miles (588.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.41 one way or $114.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Soldier and Mostly Sunny near Elkhart.
Stop Ideas Near Great Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Great Bend City Hall
Ellinwood City Administrator
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Bend.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soldier and Elkhart. Straight-line distance: 365.73 mi (588.58 km).
#1 Soldier
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 15,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.5361100, -95.9641600 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elkhart
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,727 |
| Coordinates | 37.0080800, -101.8901700 |
| Altitude | 1094 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkhart (-101.89017, 37.00808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 655 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.00 | $57.41 | $114.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $62.45 | $124.90 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $67.89 | $135.78 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $86.32 | $172.63 |
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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