Origin
Junction City, KS
Afternoon in Junction City on Thursday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Junction City, KS to Park, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
199.9 mi
322 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
★
6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 18m
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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Park, KS
Egor Komarov
Trip Overview
The drive from Junction City, KS to Park, KS covers 199.9 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, North Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 174.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.25 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
100 miles from Junction City, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 199.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 199.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 174.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 6th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Junction City, KS to Park, KS is easy. At 3h 25m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 40 Business / North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 70; US 40; KS 18 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 40 Business / North Washington Street
Turn right onto US 40 Business / North Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 70; US 40; KS 18 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Merge onto I 70; US 40; KS 18 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
198.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 21m in
Take the exit toward KS 211, Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KS 211, Park
5
199.5 mi into trip
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~3h 23m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 174.9 mi | 2h 54m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 21.4 mi | 21m |
| North Washington Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| KS 211 | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 40 Business | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Highway 40 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 174.9 mi, about 2h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Junction City, KS and Park, KS.
1
Start on North Jefferson Street
130 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto West 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 6th Street
3
Turn right onto US 40 Business
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Washington Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 40 Business
136 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 40 Business
5
Continue on US 40 Business
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 40 Business
6
Merge onto I 70; US 40; KS 18
21 mi
·
21 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 70; US 40
175 mi
·
2 hr 54 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward KS 211, Park
9
Turn right onto KS 211
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 211
10
Continue on Old Highway 40
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Highway 40
11
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
4th Street
13
Turn left onto Cottonwood Street
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cottonwood Street
14
Arrive at destination
Cottonwood 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 100 miles from Junction City, KS, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 174.9 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 44 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100 miles or 1h 43m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Park, 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 199.9 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 174.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100 mi from Junction City, KS · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 174.9 miles.
Arriving in Park, KS
The final approach into Park, 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 Park, KS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.25 one way
$62.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.31 | $68.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.47 | $76.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.14 | $88.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60 | 0 | $20.99 | $9.60 |
| Efficient EV | 50 | 0 | $17.49 | $8.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80 | 0 | $27.99 | $12.79 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Park, KS
Afternoon in Park on Thursday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Lincoln, KS
100 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
10 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
3h 25m 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 Park, KS covers 199.9 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, North Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100 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 $31.25 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Junction City, KS to Park, KS is easy. At 3h 25m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 40 Business / North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 70; US 40; KS 18 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Junction City, KS to Park, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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