Origin
Soldier, KS
Afternoon in Soldier on Thursday
Local time
1:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Soldier, KS to Atchison, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Soldier, KS
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Atchison, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Soldier, KS to Atchison, KS covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on K-116 Highway, 230 Road, West 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on K-116 Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 54 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 54 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.
K-116 Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near KS 16 / 230 Road.
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 1h 25m 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: at 5.1 miles (KS 16 / 230 Road): Navigation decision point; at 42.6 miles (US 59 / US 59 Highway): Navigation decision point; at 52.1 miles (Woodlawn Avenue): 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.
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
KS 16 / 230 Road
Turn left onto KS 16 / 230 Road
Navigation decision point
4
42.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 59 / US 59 Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 59 / US 59 Highway
Navigation decision point
4
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Woodlawn Avenue
Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
53.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Kansas Avenue
Turn right onto Kansas Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| K-116 Highway | 15.8 mi | 27m |
| 230 Road | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| West 4th Street | 10.8 mi | 19m |
| US 59 Highway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| E Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Woodlawn Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Kansas Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
K-116 Highway
— 15.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soldier, KS and Atchison, KS.
1
Start on Jackson Street
397 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn slight right onto KS 62
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
1st Street
3
Continue on KS 62
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
E Road
4
Turn left onto KS 16
11 mi
·
13 min
·
230 Road
5
Continue on KS 16
11 mi
·
19 min
·
West 4th Street
6
Continue on KS 116
16 mi
·
27 min
·
K-116 Highway
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 59
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 59 Highway
8
Turn left onto US 73
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South 22nd Street
9
Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Woodlawn Avenue
10
Keep slight right at fork
472 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto South 10th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South 10th Street
13
Turn right onto Kansas Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Kansas Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Kansas Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27 mi from Soldier, KS · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Soldier, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atchison, KS
The final approach into Atchison, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.44 one way
$16.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Atchison, KS
Afternoon in Atchison on Thursday
Local time
1:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
23 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
1h 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 Soldier, KS to Atchison, KS covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are K-116 Highway, 230 Road, West 4th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 miles from Soldier, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.44 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 1h 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (KS 16 / 230 Road): Navigation decision point; at 42.6 miles (US 59 / US 59 Highway): Navigation decision point; at 52.1 miles (Woodlawn Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Soldier, KS to Atchison, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.
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