How far is Soldier, KS from Tecumseh, KS?
The driving distance from Soldier, KS to Tecumseh, KS is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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 01h 09m.
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 Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soldier and Tecumseh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soldier and Tecumseh.
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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 left to continue on I 70 East, US 40 East, KS 4 East: Kansas City, Gage Boulevard
1621 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-70 East, Kansas City
1046 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40, KS 4, I-470 South, Wichita
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
2249 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Southeast Tecumseh Road
1587 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Tecumseh Road
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Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Terrace
825 ft · 36 sec · Southeast 3rd Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 3rd Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Soldier and Tecumseh.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Arizona Avenue
Turn right onto Arizona Avenue
27.7 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Soldier and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tecumseh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Soldier to Tecumseh?
The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Mayetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Soldier and 27.6 miles from Tecumseh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Soldier and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tecumseh.
Stop Ideas Near Mayetta
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 Mayetta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soldier and Tecumseh. Straight-line distance: 39.51 mi (63.58 km).
#1 Soldier
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 15,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.5361100, -95.9641600 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tecumseh
Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas
| Population | 7,777 |
| Coordinates | 39.0480600, -95.5791500 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tecumseh (-95.57915, 39.04806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $8.49 | $16.97 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $9.23 | $18.45 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
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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