How far is Tonganoxie, KS from Soldier, KS?
The driving distance from Tonganoxie, KS to Soldier, KS is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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.
Township in Shawnee County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tonganoxie and Soldier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonganoxie and Soldier.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Bury Street
50 m · 10 sec · Bury Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1660 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Street
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Continue on Chieftain Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chieftain Road
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Turn left onto Honey Creek Road
2159 ft · 43 sec · Honey Creek Road
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Continue on 222nd Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · 222nd Street
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Take the ramp right
2083 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
27.6 mi · 28 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Holton
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge
27.7 mi · 30 min · Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
2647 ft · 56 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on 230 Road
10.9 mi · 14 min · 230 Road
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Turn right onto E Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · E Road
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Continue on 1st Street
1017 ft · 20 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
151 m · 10 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tonganoxie and Soldier.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge
Continue on Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge
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 leaving Tonganoxie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Soldier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonganoxie to Soldier?
The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Menoken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Tonganoxie and 43.5 miles from Soldier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tonganoxie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Soldier.
Stop Ideas Near Menoken
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 Menoken.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonganoxie and Soldier. Straight-line distance: 55.34 mi (89.06 km).
#1 Tonganoxie
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas
| Population | 5,690 |
| Coordinates | 39.1097200, -95.0877500 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Soldier
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 15,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.5361100, -95.9641600 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson Street (-95.964144, 39.536098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.28 | $24.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $14.52 | $29.05 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $18.47 | $36.93 |
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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