Origin
Mineral Springs, KS
Afternoon in Mineral Springs on Thursday
Local time
12:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mineral Springs, KS to Scranton, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
11m
Distance
7.2 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Mineral Springs, KS to Scranton, KS covers 7.2 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 157th Street, US 75, Southwest Topeka Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.3 miles on West 157th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 7.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Mineral Springs, KS to Scranton, KS covers 7.2 miles and takes about 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 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 157th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 2.3 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 Southwest Topeka Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Southwest Topeka Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Southwest Topeka Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest Topeka Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 75
Merge onto US 75
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Brownie Street
Turn sharp right onto Brownie Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 157th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US 75 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Topeka Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Brownie Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 125th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 157th Street
— 2.3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs, KS and Scranton, KS.
1
Start on East 125th Street
13 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 125th Street
2
Turn left onto Southwest Topeka Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Topeka Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
5
Merge onto US 75
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 75
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
7
Turn right onto US 56
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West 157th Street
8
Continue on US 56
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
9
Turn sharp right onto Brownie Street
286 ft
·
7 sec
·
Brownie Street
10
Arrive at destination
Brownie Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.13 one way
$2.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.24 | $2.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Scranton, KS
Afternoon in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
12:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
15 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
11m 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 Mineral Springs, KS to Scranton, KS covers 7.2 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 157th Street, US 75, Southwest Topeka Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 miles from Mineral Springs, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.13 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.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Topeka Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Mineral Springs, KS to Scranton, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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