Origin
Junction City, KS
Afternoon in Junction City on Thursday
Local time
1:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Junction City, KS to Riley County, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Junction City, KS to Riley County, KS covers 30.8 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 6th Street, J Hill Road, I-70 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 30.8 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.
West 6th 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 Junction City, KS to Riley County, KS is easy. At 37m 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 Junction City, KS to Riley County, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 6th Street | — | — |
| J Hill Road | — | — |
| I-70 East | — | — |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | — | — |
| KS 18 East | — | — |
| KS 113 | — | — |
| South Seth Child Road | — | — |
| Tuttle Creek Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Junction City, KS and Riley County, KS.
1
Start on North Jefferson Street
131 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto West 6th Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West 6th Street
3
Turn right onto J Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
J Hill Road
4
Take the ramp left toward I-70 East, US 40 East, KS 18 East: Topeka
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I-70 East, US 40 East, KS 18 East: Topeka
5
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward KS 18 East: Manhattan
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
KS 18 East: Manhattan
7
Turn left
11 mi
·
12 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward KS 113
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
KS 113
9
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
10
Continue on South Seth Child Road
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
South Seth Child Road
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
338 ft
·
4 sec
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
12
Exit the roundabout onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
13
Turn right
0.9 mi
·
6 min
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Riley County, KS
Afternoon in Riley County on Thursday
Local time
1:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
37m 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 Riley County, KS covers 30.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 6th Street, J Hill Road, I-70 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 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 $4.82 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.
The drive from Junction City, KS to Riley County, KS is easy. At 37m 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 Junction City, KS to Riley County, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Junction City, KS to Riley County, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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