Origin
Chanute, KS
Afternoon in Chanute on Thursday
Local time
12:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chanute, KS to Soldier, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
159.2 mi
256 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chanute, KS
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Soldier, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chanute, KS to Soldier, KS covers 159.2 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, North Plummer Avenue, West Cherry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.89 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.6 miles from Chanute, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 159.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 42m drive with frequent turns across 159.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chanute, KS to Soldier, KS is easy. At 2h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chanute, KS to Soldier, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | — | — |
| North Plummer Avenue | — | — |
| West Cherry Street | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Wanamaker Road | — | — |
| Southwest Wanamaker Road | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chanute, KS and Soldier, KS.
1
Start on South Steuben Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Steuben Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto North Plummer Avenue
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Plummer Avenue
4
Turn left onto West Cherry Street
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Cherry Street
5
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
6
Continue straight
6.7 mi
·
7 min
7
At the end of the road, turn right
2.2 mi
·
2 min
8
Continue straight
66 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
184 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
10
Exit the roundabout
30 mi
·
33 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward Wanamaker Road, Huntoon Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Wanamaker Road, Huntoon Street
12
Keep slight right
164 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn straight onto Southwest Wanamaker Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Wanamaker Road
14
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Kansas City
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 70 East: Kansas City
15
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Gage Boulevard, Holton
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 75 North: Gage Boulevard, Holton
17
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: Holton
28 mi
·
30 min
·
US 75 North: Holton
18
Turn left onto West 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West 4th Street
19
Continue on 230 Road
11 mi
·
13 min
·
230 Road
20
Turn right onto E Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
E Road
21
Continue on 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
1st Street
22
Turn left onto Jackson Street
495 ft
·
10 sec
·
Jackson Street
23
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.6 miles from Chanute, KS, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
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 35 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.6 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
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 Chanute, 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 Chanute, KS
This is one driving day of about 159.2 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Chanute, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.6 mi from Chanute, KS · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.6 miles from Chanute, 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
$24.89 one way
$49.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.33 | $54.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.64 | $61.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.15 | $70.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.72 | $7.64 |
| Efficient EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.93 | $6.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.7 | 0 | $22.29 | $10.19 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Soldier, KS
Afternoon in Soldier on Thursday
Local time
12:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
2h 42m 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 Chanute, KS to Soldier, KS covers 159.2 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, North Plummer Avenue, West Cherry Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.6 miles from Chanute, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.89 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Chanute, KS to Soldier, KS is easy. At 2h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chanute, KS to Soldier, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chanute, KS to Soldier, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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