Origin
Coffeyville, KS
Evening in Coffeyville on Friday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coffeyville, KS to Junction City, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
208.5 mi
335 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 58m
★
6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coffeyville, KS
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Junction City, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Coffeyville, KS to Junction City, KS covers 208.5 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway, US 56, US 54 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.1 miles on Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.2 miles from Coffeyville, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 11m. Total distance: 208.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Coffeyville, KS to Junction City, KS covers 208.5 miles and takes about 4h 11m, 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 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.1 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 early in the drive near South Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 11m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 150 miles (US 77): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Walnut Street
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street
Turn left onto US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
150 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m in
|
US 77
Enter roundabout onto US 77 toward US 77 North: Junction City
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 77 North: Junction City
5
206.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 6m in
|
US 40 Business / South Washington Street
Enter roundabout onto US 40 Business / South Washington Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
208.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 11m in
|
North Jefferson Street
Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway | 61.1 mi | 1h 10m |
| US 56 | 46.4 mi | 54m |
| US 54 | 40 mi | 49m |
| US 400 | 23.6 mi | 27m |
| Northeast Street | 19.8 mi | 23m |
| US 77 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| US 169 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| South Washington Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
— 61.1 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coffeyville, KS and Junction City, KS.
1
Start on West 7th Street
210 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 7th Street
2
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
381 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Walnut Street
3
Turn left onto East 8th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East 8th Street
4
Turn left onto US 166; US 169
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Northeast Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on US 169
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto US 400
24 mi
·
27 min
·
US 400
8
Enter roundabout onto US 400
170 ft
·
2 sec
·
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 400
61 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
10
Turn right onto Southeast 100th Street
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Southeast 100th Street
11
Turn right onto US 54; US 77
40 mi
·
49 min
·
US 54; US 77
12
Enter roundabout onto US 77
203 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 77
Toward US 77 North: Junction City
13
Continue on US 77
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 77
Toward US 77 North: Junction City
14
Enter roundabout onto US 56; US 77
172 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 56; US 77
15
Continue on US 56; US 77
19 mi
·
22 min
·
US 56; US 77
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 56; US 77
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US 56; US 77
17
Take the ramp onto KS 18
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
KS 18
18
Merge onto I 70; US 40; KS 18
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
19
Take the exit onto US 40 Business
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 40 Business
Toward US 40 Business
20
Turn left onto US 40 Business
471 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Washington Street
21
Enter roundabout onto US 40 Business
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Washington Street
22
Continue on US 40 Business
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Washington Street
23
Turn left onto West 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 6th Street
24
Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
130 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
25
Arrive at destination
North Jefferson Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 104.2 miles from Coffeyville, KS, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.1 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 46 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.2 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Junction City, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Coffeyville, 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 Coffeyville, KS
This is one driving day of about 208.5 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Coffeyville, 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.
The longest stretch is on Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway for about 61.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.2 mi from Coffeyville, KS · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.2 miles from Coffeyville, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.1 miles.
Arriving in Junction City, KS
The final approach into Junction City, 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 Junction City, 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
$32.60 one way
$65.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $35.79 | $71.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.12 | $80.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.03 | $92.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.89 | $10.01 |
| Efficient EV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.24 | $8.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.4 | 1 | $29.19 | $13.34 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Junction City, KS
Evening in Junction City on Friday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Andover, KS
104 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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Coffeyville, KS to Junction City, KS covers 208.5 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway, US 56, US 54. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.2 miles from Coffeyville, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 11m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 150 miles (US 77): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Coffeyville, KS to Junction City, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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