Origin
Abilene, KS
Evening in Abilene on Thursday
Local time
5:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abilene, KS to Soldier, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
101.9 mi
164 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abilene, KS
Tien Nguyen
Soldier, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Abilene, KS to Soldier, KS covers 101.9 miles and takes about 2h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KS 16, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Highway 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.9 miles on KS 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51 miles from Abilene, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 101.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Abilene, KS to Soldier, KS covers 101.9 miles and takes about 2h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KS 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 5m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles (KS 18): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 29.3 miles (KS 18): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East, US 70 East: Topeka
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, US 70 East: Topeka
4
29.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
KS 18
Take the exit onto KS 18 toward KS 18 East: Manhattan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward KS 18 East: Manhattan
4
29.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
KS 18
Turn left onto KS 18
Navigation decision point
7
40.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
46.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 24 / Tuttle Creek Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 24 / Tuttle Creek Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 16 | 33.9 mi | 42m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 27.3 mi | 27m |
| Highway 13 | 14.6 mi | 18m |
| KS 18 | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| South Seth Child Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| E Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| North Buckeye Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 63 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 16
— 33.9 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abilene, KS and Soldier, KS.
1
Start on KS 15
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Buckeye Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 70 East: Topeka
3
Merge onto I 70; US 40
27 mi
·
27 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
4
Take the exit onto KS 18
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
KS 18
Toward KS 18 East: Manhattan
5
Turn left onto KS 18
11 mi
·
12 min
·
KS 18
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward KS 113
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on K-113
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
South Seth Child Road
9
Enter roundabout onto US 24
90 ft
·
1 sec
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
10
Continue on US 24
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
11
Enter roundabout onto K-13
321 ft
·
3 sec
·
Highway 13
12
Continue on K-13
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Highway 13
13
Continue on KS 16
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
KS 16
14
Continue on KS 16; KS 99
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
KS 16; KS 99
15
Turn right onto KS 16
19 mi
·
25 min
·
KS 16
16
Turn right onto KS 16
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 63
17
Turn left onto KS 16
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
KS 16
18
Turn left onto KS 62
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
E Road
19
Continue on KS 62
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
1st Street
20
Turn left onto KS 62
497 ft
·
9 sec
·
Jackson Street
21
Arrive at destination
Jackson Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51 miles from Abilene, KS, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Soldier, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Abilene, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Abilene, KS
This is one driving day of about 101.9 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Abilene, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on KS 16 for about 33.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51 mi from Abilene, KS · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51 miles from Abilene, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Soldier, KS
The final approach into Soldier, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Soldier, KS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.93 one way
$31.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.61 | $39.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.27 | $6.52 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Soldier, KS
Evening in Soldier on Thursday
Local time
5:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Manhattan, KS
51 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 5m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Abilene, KS to Soldier, KS covers 101.9 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KS 16, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Highway 13. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51 miles from Abilene, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 5m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles (KS 18): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 29.3 miles (KS 18): Navigation decision point.
The route from Abilene, KS to Soldier, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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