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Trip from Basehor, KS to Soldier, KS

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

99.9 mi

161 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Basehor, KS, KS

Basehor, KS

Tien Nguyen

Downtown Soldier, KS, KS

Soldier, KS

Thang Cao

Trip Overview

The drive from Basehor, KS to Soldier, KS covers 99.9 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Kansas Turnpike, Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge, 230 Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.1 miles on Kansas Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.17 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

49.9 miles from Basehor, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Basehor, KS to Soldier, KS covers 99.9 miles and takes about 1h 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kansas Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 41.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near US 24; US 40.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 24; US 40): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
4 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 24; US 40

Take the ramp onto US 24; US 40 toward US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 South, KS 7 South: Bonner Springs, Olathe

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 South, KS...
7
5.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Turn left toward I 70 West: Topeka

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 70 West: Topeka
5
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike

Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
46.1 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 70 / Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / Kansas Turnpike toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina
4
55.4 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward US 75 North: Holton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 75 North: Holton

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Basehor, KS to Soldier, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Salina along the way.

Salina

46.1 mi in | ~49m | via I 70

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kansas Turnpike 41.1 mi 41m
Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge 27.7 mi 30m
230 Road 10.9 mi 13m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 8.4 mi 10m
E Road 4.8 mi 8m
State Avenue 2.2 mi 2m
North 155th Street 1.8 mi 3m
US 24 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Kansas Turnpike — 41.1 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Basehor, KS and Soldier, KS.

1

Start on North 155th Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · North 155th Street
2

Turn left onto US 24; US 40

2.2 mi · 2 min · State Avenue
3

Take the ramp onto US 24; US 40

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 24; US 40
Toward US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 South, KS 7 South: Bonner Springs, Olathe Use the left lane.
4

Turn left

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 70 West: Topeka Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40

40 mi · 40 min · Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 70

8.4 mi · 10 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Toward I-70 West Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 75 North: Holton
9

Continue on US 75

28 mi · 30 min · Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn left onto KS 16

0.5 mi · 56 sec · West 4th Street
11

Continue on KS 16

11 mi · 13 min · 230 Road
12

Turn right onto KS 62

4.8 mi · 8 min · E Road
13

Continue on KS 62

0.2 mi · 20 sec · 1st Street
14

Turn left onto KS 62

497 ft · 9 sec · Jackson Street
15

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 49.9 miles from Basehor, KS, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.1 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.9 miles or 54m 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 30m

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 Basehor, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Basehor, KS

This is one driving day of about 99.9 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Basehor, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Kansas Turnpike for about 41.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.9 mi from Basehor, KS · 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

50 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

Valley Falls, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Valley Falls, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.9 miles from Basehor, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 51.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.17 one way

$30.35 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $16.73 $33.45
premium $4.80 $18.86 $37.72
diesel $5.64 $22.19 $44.39

Estimated Tolls: $2.06

Kansas Turnpike (41.1 mi) $2.06

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30 0 $10.49 $4.80
Efficient EV 25 0 $8.74 $4.00
EV Truck/SUV 40 0 $13.99 $6.39

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Basehor, KS

Morning in Basehor on Monday

Local time

7:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Soldier, KS

Morning in Soldier on Monday

Local time

7:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

44°F

Valley Falls, KS

50 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

20 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 55m 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 Basehor, KS to Soldier, KS covers 99.9 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge, 230 Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.9 miles from Basehor, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.17 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 24; US 40): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Basehor, KS to Soldier, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Salina along the way.

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