How far is Soldier, KS from Lansing, KS?

The driving distance from Soldier, KS to Lansing, KS is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.56 mi
01h 31m
Flight
60.18 mi
96.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.18 mi
Kilometers
96.85 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.56 mi
Kilometers
120 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Wed, Apr 29, 9:50 PM CDT
Return by in Soldier
Wed, Apr 29, 11:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Soldier
2026-04-29T20:19
Arrive Lansing
Wed, Apr 29, 9:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Valley Falls
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Soldier
38.6 mi
00h 45m
To Lansing
35.9 mi
00h 45m

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
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4 mi · 8 min · West 4th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto T Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · T Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2301 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Amelia Earhart Drive

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Amelia Earhart Drive

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1110 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 20th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North 20th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Spruce Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South 4th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T Road
35.4 mi · 48%
230 Road
10.9 mi · 15%
Amelia Earhart Drive
6.77 mi · 9%
E Road
4.83 mi · 6%
West 4th Street
4.01 mi · 5%
South 4th Street
3.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

T Road

Continue straight

16.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
60.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Falls
00h 45m from Soldier
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Soldier and Mostly Sunny near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Valley Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Soldier and 35.9 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Valley Falls

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

37 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

46 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

81 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

93 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Soldier and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 60.18 mi (96.85 km).

Soldier

#1 Soldier

City in Kansas, USA

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

#2 Lansing

City in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population11,954
Coordinates39.2486100, -94.9002400
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-95.964144, 39.536098)
End: South Main Street (-94.900141, 39.248609)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.19 $22.37
Premium $4.65 $12.24 $24.48
Diesel $5.30 $13.95 $27.90

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 Lansing. The current time is 20:19:13.

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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.