How far is Soldier, KS from Park, KS?
The driving distance from Soldier, KS to Park, KS is about 277.1 miles (445.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Saline County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soldier and Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soldier and Park.
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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
174.9 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 211, Park
958 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Old Highway 40
850 ft · 29 sec · Old Highway 40
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Turn left onto Main Street
938 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
890 ft · 44 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Cottonwood Street
78 m · 11 sec · Cottonwood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cottonwood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Soldier and Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
175 mi · 02h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Soldier and Mostly Clear near Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Soldier to Park?
The road trip is about 277.1 miles (445.9 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from Soldier and 138.8 miles from Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.38 one way or $74.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Soldier and Mostly Clear near Park.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
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 Glendale.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soldier and Park. Straight-line distance: 236.67 mi (380.89 km).
#1 Soldier
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 15,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.5361100, -95.9641600 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Park
City in Gove County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 109 |
| Coordinates | 39.1125100, -100.3587500 |
| Altitude | 838 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park (-100.35875, 39.11251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $3.82 | $37.38 | $74.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $40.97 | $81.94 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $44.54 | $89.08 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $57.91 | $115.81 |
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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