Soldier, KS Road Trips
Drivers starting from Soldier, KS have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 355 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Soldier, KS head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
406.7 mi
Elkhart, KS
Quickest Drive
4h 2m
Hays, KS
Plan Around Soldier, KS
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Soldier, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Soldier, KS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Soldier, KS
Driving from Soldier, KS
On average, trips departing from Soldier, KS run 355 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 56m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 407 miles (8h 5m), while the shortest is just 324 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Soldier, KS most often head toward Elkhart, KS (406.7 mi, 8h 5m), Ulysses, KS (364.4 mi, 7h 25m), Garden City, KS (326 mi, 6h 28m), and Colby, KS (323.6 mi, 5h 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KS currently averages around $4 per gallon. For the typical 355-mile trip from Soldier, KS, budget about $56 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Soldier, KS and 2 routes heading into Soldier, KS, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 324 to 407 miles.
The longest mapped route from Soldier, KS covers 407 miles and takes approximately 8h 5m. Shorter options start at just 324 miles.
The average route from Soldier, KS runs about 355 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4/gallon for regular), the average 355-mile trip from Soldier, KS costs roughly $56 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Soldier, KS include Elkhart, KS, Ulysses, KS, Garden City, KS and Colby, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Soldier, KS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
74
Median Income
$50,000
Median Home Value
$55,000
Median Age
40.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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