How far is Soldier, KS from Park City, KS?
The driving distance from Soldier, KS to Park City, KS is about 184 miles (296.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
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 03h 21m.
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.
Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soldier and Park City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soldier and Park City.
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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
106.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado
3150 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boyer Road
42 m · 2 sec · Boyer Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 20th Street
20 mi · 22 min · Southwest 20th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Woodlawn
1646 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Kechi Road
2362 ft · 47 sec · Kechi Road
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Continue on East 61st Street North
2.6 mi · 5 min · East 61st Street North
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Turn right onto North Hydraulic Avenue
1233 ft · 39 sec · North Hydraulic Avenue
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Turn left onto East Evanston Drive
133 m · 19 sec · East Evanston Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Evanston Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Soldier and Park City.
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
106 mi · 01h 46m
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 Rain Showers Likely near Park City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Soldier to Park City?
The road trip is about 184 miles (296.1 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Admire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Soldier and 92 miles from Park City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.4 miles (226 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.97 one way or $51.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Soldier and Rain Showers Likely near Park City.
Stop Ideas Near Admire
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 Admire.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soldier and Park City. Straight-line distance: 140.44 mi (226.02 km).
#1 Soldier
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 15,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.5361100, -95.9641600 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Park City
Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 7,764 |
| Coordinates | 37.8000100, -97.3183800 |
| Altitude | 417 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park City (-97.31838, 37.80001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.00 | $25.97 | $51.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $28.24 | $56.49 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $30.70 | $61.41 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $39.04 | $78.07 |
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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