How far is Soldier, KS from Eudora, KS?

The driving distance from Soldier, KS to Eudora, KS is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
85.35 mi
01h 43m
Flight
61.83 mi
99.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.83 mi
Kilometers
99.51 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.35 mi
Kilometers
137.36 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eudora
Wed, Apr 29, 11:17 PM CDT
Return by in Soldier
Thu, Apr 30, 1:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Soldier
2026-04-29T21:33
Arrive Eudora
Wed, Apr 29, 11:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Soldier
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
Menoken
KS

Township in Shawnee County, Kansas

From Soldier
42.6 mi
00h 51m
To Eudora
42.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Soldier and Eudora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Soldier and Eudora.

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    121 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto 1st Street

    1116 ft · 22 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on E Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · E Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 230 Road

    10.9 mi · 14 min · 230 Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West 4th Street

    2647 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Arizona Avenue

    27.7 mi · 30 min · Arizona Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, US 40 East, KS 4 East: Kansas City, Gage Boulevard

    1621 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I-70 East, Kansas City

    1046 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

    2307 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 1057: East 1900 Road

    1290 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 1900 Road

    2964 ft · 1 min · East 1900 Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 1400 Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North 1400 Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West 10th Street

    2359 ft · 1 min · West 10th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    156 m · 22 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Soldier and Eudora.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Avenue
27.7 mi · 32%
South Lawrence Trafficway
14.5 mi · 17%
Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 16%
230 Road
10.9 mi · 13%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8.07 mi · 9%
E Road
4.83 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Avenue

Turn right onto Arizona Avenue

27.7 mi · 00h 30m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menoken
00h 51m from Soldier
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Soldier and Mostly Clear near Eudora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Soldier to Eudora?

The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Menoken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Soldier and 42.7 miles from Eudora.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Soldier and Mostly Clear near Eudora.

Stop Ideas Near Menoken

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

9 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

47 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

101 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

114 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Soldier and Eudora. Straight-line distance: 61.83 mi (99.51 km).

Soldier

#1 Soldier

City in Kansas, USA

Population15,086
Coordinates39.5361100, -95.9641600
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Eudora

#2 Eudora

City in Kansas, United States

Population6,393
Coordinates38.9433400, -95.0985800
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Soldier (-95.96416, 39.53611)
End: Eudora (-95.09858, 38.94334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.4 L · about $11.35
Round trip
$22.70
6.02 gal · 22.8 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.35 $22.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.80 $25.60
Premium $4.65 $14.01 $28.02
Diesel $5.30 $15.97 $31.93

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Soldier and Eudora. The current time is 21:33:44.

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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.