Trip from Mulvane, KS to Soldier, KS

Drive Time

3h 36m

Distance

196.3 mi

316 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 24m ★

6 AM

3h 37m

8 AM

4h 2m

10 AM

3h 46m

12 PM

3h 43m

3 PM

3h 47m

5 PM

4h 1m

8 PM

3h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Soldier, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mulvane, KS to Soldier, KS covers 196.3 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Kansas Turnpike, US 75, 230 Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 131.9 miles on Kansas Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.82 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

98.2 miles from Mulvane, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 36m highway drive covering 196.3 miles, with most of the trip on Kansas Turnpike and US 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 131.9 miles on Kansas Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Kansas Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 131.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and US 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 196.3 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: at 11.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

11.1 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

11.2 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kansas Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kans...

143.3 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward I 470 West, US 75: Topeka, Salina

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 470 West, US 75: Topeka, Salina

149.1 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in

Take the exit toward Wanamaker Road, Huntoon Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Wanamaker Road, Huntoon Street

151.8 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | US 75

Keep slight left at fork onto US 75 toward US 75 North: Holton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 75 North: Holton

Towns Along This Route

Between Mulvane, KS and Soldier, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City, Kansas Turnpike, Salina and Holton.

Kansas City

11.2 mi in | ~17m

Kansas Turnpike

11.2 mi in | ~17m

Salina

143.3 mi in | ~2h 30m

Holton

151.6 mi in | ~2h 41m | via US 75

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Kansas Turnpike	131.9 mi	2h 11m
US 75	28.2 mi	31m
230 Road	10.9 mi	13m
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway	5.3 mi	6m
South Southeast Boulevard	5.1 mi	7m
E Road	4.8 mi	8m
Southeast Boulevard	2.4 mi	3m
South Baltimore Avenue	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Kansas Turnpike — 131.9 mi, about 2h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mulvane, KS and Soldier, KS.

Start on Prather Street

119 ft · 5 sec · Prather Street

Continue on North 2nd Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · North 2nd Avenue

Turn left onto KS 15

1.0 mi · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Continue on KS 15

2.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast Boulevard

Continue on KS 15

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Baltimore Avenue

Continue on KS 15

5.1 mi · 7 min · South Southeast Boulevard

Turn right onto Turnpike Drive

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Turnpike Drive

Take the ramp

524 ft · 12 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kansas Turnpike Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35

82 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 335

50 mi · 50 min · Kansas Turnpike

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 470 West, US 75: Topeka, Salina

Continue on I 470

5.3 mi · 6 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward Wanamaker Road, Huntoon Street

Keep slight right at fork

162 ft · 5 sec

Turn straight onto Southwest Wanamaker Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southwest Wanamaker Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 70 East: Kansas City

Merge onto I 70; US 40; US 75; KS 4

1.4 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Take the exit onto US 75

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 75

Toward US 75 North: Gage Boulevard, Holton

Keep slight left at fork onto US 75

28 mi · 30 min · US 75

Toward US 75 North: Holton Use the slight left lane.

Turn left onto KS 16

0.5 mi · 56 sec · West 4th Street

Continue on KS 16

11 mi · 13 min · 230 Road

Turn right onto KS 62

4.8 mi · 8 min · E Road

Continue on KS 62

0.2 mi · 20 sec · 1st Street

Turn left onto KS 62

497 ft · 9 sec · Jackson Street

Arrive at destination

Jackson 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 98.2 miles from Mulvane, KS, or about 1h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.9 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 98.2 miles or 1h 45m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Soldier, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Mulvane, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Mulvane, KS

This is one driving day of about 196.3 miles and 3h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mulvane, 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 Kansas Turnpike for about 131.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 98.2 mi from Mulvane, KS · 1h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

98 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

Newton, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Valley Falls, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.2 miles from Mulvane, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Kansas Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 131.9 miles.

Arriving in Soldier, KS

The final approach into Soldier, 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 Soldier, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 148.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.82 one way

$59.63 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$32.87	$65.74
premium	$4.80	$37.06	$74.11
diesel	$5.64	$43.61	$87.22

Estimated Tolls: $6.60

Kansas Turnpike (131.9 mi) $6.60

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

$30

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.9	$20.61	$9.42
Efficient EV	49.1	$17.18	$7.85
EV Truck/SUV	78.5	$27.48	$12.56

Gas CO2

69 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Mulvane, KS

Morning in Mulvane on Monday

Local time

7:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Soldier, KS

Morning in Soldier on Monday

Local time

7:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Partly Cloudy

S 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

44°F

Valley Falls, KS

98 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

20 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

3h 36m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mulvane, KS to Soldier, KS covers 196.3 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, US 75, 230 Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 98.2 miles from Mulvane, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.82 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.