How far is Soldier, KS from Parsons, KS?
The driving distance from Soldier, KS to Parsons, KS is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
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.
City in Coffey County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soldier and Parsons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soldier and Parsons.
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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 right to continue on US 75 South: Burlingame Road
25.6 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
39.1 mi · 49 min
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Continue straight
27.2 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
663 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
24.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit left
1077 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
22.8 mi · 26 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto 24000 Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · 24000 Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Soldier and Parsons.
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 75 South
Exit the roundabout
39.1 mi · 00h 49m
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 Parsons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Soldier to Parsons?
The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
New Strawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Soldier and 98.4 miles from Parsons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.81 one way or $55.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Soldier and Rain Showers Likely near Parsons.
Stop Ideas Near New Strawn
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 New Strawn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soldier and Parsons. Straight-line distance: 156.41 mi (251.72 km).
#1 Soldier
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 15,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.5361100, -95.9641600 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parsons
City in Labette County, Kansas, USA
| Population | 9,463 |
| Coordinates | 37.3403400, -95.2610800 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parsons (-95.26108, 37.34034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 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 | $27.81 | $55.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $30.25 | $60.49 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $32.88 | $65.76 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $41.80 | $83.61 |
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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