Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moundridge, KS
Tien Nguyen
City of Lindsborg, KS
Alexis Cruz
Moundridge, KS to City of Lindsborg, KS is 31 miles and takes about 36 minutes via I 135 and Smoky Valley Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Great Plains region, making it a quick hop between two Kansas communities. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect a functional, no-frills journey. It's an ideal option if you're looking for a short, direct transfer between points in central Kansas without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 135 | 23.9 mi | 23m |
| Smoky Valley Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Cole Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 22nd Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Christian Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East McPherson Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 81 Business | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~572 veh/hr typical · worst 751
Quietest
2 AM
~47 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Moundridge, KS and City of Lindsborg, KS.
Start on Cole Street
Turn left onto Christian Avenue
Continue on 22nd Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 135; US 81
Take the exit onto US 81 Business
Turn left onto US 81 Business
Turn right onto US 81 Business
Turn left onto KS 4
Turn right onto South Main Street
Turn right onto East Saline Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Christian Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 81 Business toward Smokey Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto US 81 Business / Smoky Valley Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 81 Business / South Cole Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Moundridge on Sunday
Local time
9:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in City of Lindsborg on Sunday
Local time
9:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the journey utilizing major roads like I 135 and Smoky Valley Road. You'll encounter one significant stretch of uninterrupted driving for 23.9 miles on I 135. The initial part of the drive will feel like a typical interstate experience, allowing for consistent speed. As you transition to local roads like South Cole Street closer to Lindsborg, the character shifts to a more community-oriented approach.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 135 and Smoky Valley Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Christian Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 10 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 (Christian Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 26 miles (US 81 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.2 miles (US 81 Business / Smoky Valley Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
70 ft
Total Descent
232 ft
Highest Point
1,534 ft
~20 mi in
Elevation Range
202 ft
Founded 1876
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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