How far is Soldier, KS from Mulvane, KS?
The driving distance from Soldier, KS to Mulvane, KS is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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
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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 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Lyon County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soldier and Mulvane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soldier and Mulvane.
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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 left to continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I-335 South: Emporia, Wichita
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
132 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 15: Wichita K-15
2608 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
45 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Turnpike Drive
1143 ft · 19 sec · Turnpike Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Southeast Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · South Southeast Boulevard
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Continue on North Baltimore Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on South Southeast Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Southeast Boulevard
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prather Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Soldier and Mulvane.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
132 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Soldier and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mulvane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Soldier to Mulvane?
The road trip is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Americus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Soldier and 98.6 miles from Mulvane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.85 one way or $55.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Soldier and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mulvane.
Stop Ideas Near Americus
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 Americus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soldier and Mulvane. Straight-line distance: 158.36 mi (254.85 km).
#1 Soldier
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 15,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.5361100, -95.9641600 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mulvane
City in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 6,566 |
| Coordinates | 37.4744600, -97.2439300 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mulvane (-97.24393, 37.47446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $4.00 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $30.29 | $60.58 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $32.93 | $65.86 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $41.86 | $83.73 |
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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