Origin
Junction City, KS
Afternoon in Junction City on Thursday
Local time
4:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Junction City, KS to Sedgwick County, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
119.3 mi
192 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
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6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
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 Sedgwick County, KS covers 119.3 miles and takes about 2h 4m 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, North Washington Street, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.65 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.
Midpoint
59.6 miles from Junction City, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 119.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m 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 4m drive with frequent turns across 119.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 Sedgwick County, KS is easy. At 2h 4m 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 Sedgwick County, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 6th Street | — | — |
| North Washington Street | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | — | — |
| US 77 | — | — |
| US 50 West | — | — |
| I 135 South | — | — |
| I 235 West | — | — |
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 Sedgwick County, KS.
1
Start on North Jefferson Street
131 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto West 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 6th Street
3
Turn right onto North Washington Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Washington Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
5
Exit the roundabout
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
9
Turn right onto US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
46 mi
·
54 min
·
US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
11
Exit the roundabout
8.8 mi
·
10 min
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 50 West: Newton
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 50 West: Newton
13
Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton
25 mi
·
30 min
·
US 50 West: Newton
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
15
Continue straight
18 mi
·
19 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 235 West, KS 96 West
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 235 West, KS 96 West
17
Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Central Avenue
18
Turn left onto North Gilda Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Gilda Street
19
Turn right onto West Central Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Central Avenue
20
Turn left onto North Maize Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maize Road
21
Turn left
131 ft
·
9 sec
22
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.6 miles from Junction City, KS, or about 1h 2m 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 26 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.6 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sedgwick County, 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 119.3 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Junction City, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.6 mi from Junction City, KS · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.6 miles from Junction City, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sedgwick County, KS
The final approach into Sedgwick County, 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 Sedgwick County, 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
$18.65 one way
$37.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.48 | $40.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.96 | $45.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 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 | 35.8 | 0 | $12.53 | $5.73 |
| Efficient EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.44 | $4.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.7 | 0 | $16.70 | $7.64 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Sedgwick County, KS
Afternoon in Sedgwick County on Thursday
Local time
4:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Peabody, KS
60 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
12 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 4m 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 Sedgwick County, KS covers 119.3 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 6th Street, North Washington Street, the route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.6 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 $18.65 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 Sedgwick County, KS is easy. At 2h 4m 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 Sedgwick County, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Junction City, KS to Sedgwick County, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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