Origin
Junction City, KS
Evening in Junction City on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Junction City, KS to Mulvane, KS
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
128.4 mi
207 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
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6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Junction City, KS
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Mulvane, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Junction City, KS to Mulvane, KS covers 128.4 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 77, Kansas Turnpike, South Southeast Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82 miles on US 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.07 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
64.2 miles from Junction City, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 33m highway drive covering 128.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 77 and Kansas Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 82 miles on US 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 82 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 77 and Kansas Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 6th Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 128.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (KS 18): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (KS 18): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 6th Street
Turn left onto West 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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KS 18
Take the exit onto KS 18 toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
9
3.2 mi into trip
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~6m in
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KS 18
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 18 toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
6
3.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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US 77
Turn right onto US 77 toward US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
5
58.6 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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US 77
Enter roundabout onto US 77 toward US 77 South: El Dorado
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 77 South: El Dorado
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 77 | 82 mi | 1h 35m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 30.7 mi | 30m |
| South Southeast Boulevard | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| North Baltimore Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Washington Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 2nd Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 77
— 82 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Junction City, KS and Mulvane, KS.
1
Start on North Jefferson Street
130 ft
·
11 sec
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North Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto West 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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West 6th Street
3
Turn right onto US 40 Business
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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North Washington Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 40 Business
136 ft
·
3 sec
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US 40 Business
5
Continue on US 40 Business
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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US 40 Business
6
Merge onto I 70; US 40; KS 18
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
7
Take the exit onto KS 18
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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KS 18
Toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
8
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 18
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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KS 18
Toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto US 77
46 mi
·
54 min
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US 77
Toward US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 77
175 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 77
11
Continue on US 77
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 77
12
Enter roundabout onto US 77
177 ft
·
7 sec
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US 77
Toward US 77 South: El Dorado
13
Continue on US 77
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US 77
Toward US 77 South: El Dorado
14
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
16
Merge onto I 35
31 mi
·
30 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward KS 15: Wichita K-15
18
Keep slight left at fork
149 ft
·
4 sec
19
Turn right onto Turnpike Drive
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Turnpike Drive
20
At end of road, turn left onto KS 15
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Southeast Boulevard
21
Continue on KS 15
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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North Baltimore Avenue
22
Continue on KS 15
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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South Southeast Boulevard
23
Continue on KS 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Eisenhower Memorial Highway
24
Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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North 2nd Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Prather 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.2 miles from Junction City, KS, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.2 miles or 1h 18m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mulvane, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Junction City, 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 Junction City, KS
This is one driving day of about 128.4 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Junction City, 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 US 77 for about 82 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.2 mi from Junction City, KS · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.2 miles from Junction City, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82 miles.
Arriving in Mulvane, KS
The final approach into Mulvane, 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 Mulvane, 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
$20.07 one way
$40.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.04 | $44.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.54
Kansas Turnpike
(30.7 mi)
$1.54
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
$20
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.48 | $6.16 |
| Efficient EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.4 | 0 | $17.98 | $8.22 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Mulvane, KS
Evening in Mulvane on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Newton, KS
64 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
36 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
2h 33m 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 Junction City, KS to Mulvane, KS covers 128.4 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 77, Kansas Turnpike, South Southeast Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.2 miles from Junction City, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.07 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 128.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (KS 18): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (KS 18): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Junction City, KS to Mulvane, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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