How far is Soldier, KS from Newton, KS?
The driving distance from Soldier, KS to Newton, KS is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 and county seat of Geary County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soldier and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soldier and Newton.
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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
7.4 mi · 7 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
1123 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
662 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
46.4 mi · 54 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
53 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 50 West: Newton
15 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward First Street, Broadway Street
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Broadway Street
6 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Broadway Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North High Street
1325 ft · 39 sec · North High Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
2805 ft · 2 min · East 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
44 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Soldier and Newton.
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 77
Turn right onto US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
46.4 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Soldier and Sunny near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Soldier to Newton?
The road trip is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Soldier and 82.3 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.87 one way or $43.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Soldier and Sunny near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Junction City
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 Junction City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soldier and Newton. Straight-line distance: 126.96 mi (204.33 km).
#1 Soldier
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 15,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.5361100, -95.9641600 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newton
City in Kansas
| Population | 18,744 |
| Coordinates | 38.0466800, -97.3450400 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-97.345047, 38.046679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.87 | $43.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.67 | $49.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.99 | $53.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
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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