How far is Walton, KY from Moundridge, KS?

The driving distance from Walton, KY to Moundridge, KS is about 784.2 miles (1262.1 km), with a travel time of about 14h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 698.6 miles (1124.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Road
784.2 mi
14h 38m
Flight
698.61 mi
1124.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
698.61 mi
Kilometers
1124.3 km
Flight Time
01h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
784.2 mi
Kilometers
1262.05 km
Drive Time
14h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moundridge
Thu, Sep 24, 12:39 AM CDT
Return by in Walton
Thu, Sep 24, 4:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walton
2026-09-23T11:00
Arrive Moundridge
Thu, Sep 24, 1:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
14h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:39 PM to 9:09 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walton
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Wright City
MO

City in Missouri USA

From Walton
391.4 mi
07h 19m
To Moundridge
392.8 mi
07h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Walton and Moundridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walton and Moundridge.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    87 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Nicholson Road

    75 m · 11 sec · Old Nicholson Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Beaver Road

    875 ft · 24 sec · Old Beaver Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Stephenson Mill Road

    1317 ft · 36 sec · Stephenson Mill Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on School Road

    2514 ft · 1 min · School Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mary Grubbs Highway

    1284 ft · 25 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Cincinnati

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    67 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North

    736 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    176.6 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Saint Louis

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, IL 3 North: Kansas City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    235.2 mi · 4 hr 31 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on George Brett Super Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · George Brett Super Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Wichita

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines

    2403 ft · 59 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

    95.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton

    1268 ft · 37 sec

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    132 m · 6 sec

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton

    60 m · 9 sec

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward First Street, Broadway Street

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    126 m · 8 sec

  42. 42

    Exit the roundabout

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left

    2685 ft · 31 sec

  44. 44

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 13 min

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 260 West: Moundridge

    1204 ft · 33 sec

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Arrowhead Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Arrowhead Road

  47. 47

    Continue on East Cole Street

    2774 ft · 1 min · East Cole Street

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cole Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walton and Moundridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
48 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
23
6 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
250 mi · 32%
I 70 West
236 mi · 30%
I 35 South
95.1 mi · 12%
I 71 South
67.9 mi · 9%
US 50
43.3 mi · 6%
US 50 West
25.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight right

235 mi · 04h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
14h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
29h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.6 mi
698.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wright City
07h 19m from Walton
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walton and Mostly Sunny near Moundridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walton to Moundridge?

The road trip is about 784.2 miles (1262.1 km) and usually takes 14h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wright City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 391.4 miles from Walton and 392.8 miles from Moundridge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 698.6 miles (1124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $115.80 one way or $231.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 245.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Walton and Moundridge, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Walton and Mostly Sunny near Moundridge.

Stop Ideas Near Wright City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wright City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.8 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office
Moscow Mills City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Moscow Mills City Hall

Moscow Mills , MO
995 Main St, Moscow Mills, MO 63362
Rating 2.1/5 17 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wright City.

RAIL

Washington

30 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

38 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

60 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

74 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walton and Moundridge. Straight-line distance: 698.61 mi (1124.3 km).

Walton

#1 Walton

City in Boone and Kenton counties in the U.

Population4,111
Coordinates38.8756200, -84.6102200
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Moundridge

#2 Moundridge

City in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,861
Coordinates38.2030700, -97.5192100
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Start: Walton (-84.61022, 38.87562)
End: Moundridge (-97.51921, 38.20307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.67 gal
104.75 L · about $115.80
Round trip
$231.60
55.34 gal · 209.5 L
Estimated CO2
245.9 kg one way
Round trip: 491.8 kg / 1084 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.19 $115.80 $231.60
Mid-grade $4.75 $131.38 $262.75
Premium $5.18 $143.25 $286.50
Diesel $6.38 $176.56 $353.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Sep 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Walton, KY and Moundridge, KS. The current time in Walton is 11:00:31, although it is 10:00:31 in Moundridge.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.