Origin
Moundridge, KS
Morning in Moundridge on Tuesday
Local time
10:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moundridge, KS to City of Lindsborg, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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
Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 135
— 23.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moundridge, KS and City of Lindsborg, KS.
1
Start on Cole Street
52 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cole Street
2
Turn left onto Christian Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Christian Avenue
3
Continue on 22nd Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
22nd Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
5
Merge onto I 135; US 81
24 mi
·
23 min
·
I 135; US 81
6
Take the exit onto US 81 Business
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 81 Business
Toward Smokey Valley Road
7
Turn left onto US 81 Business
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Smoky Valley Road
8
Turn right onto US 81 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cole Street
9
Turn left onto KS 4
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
East McPherson Street
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn right onto East Saline Street
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
East Saline Street
12
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
126 ft
·
5 sec
·
North 2nd Street
13
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Christian Avenue
Turn left onto Christian Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
26 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 81 Business
Take the exit onto US 81 Business toward Smokey Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Smokey Valley Road
4
26.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 81 Business / Smoky Valley Road
Turn left onto US 81 Business / Smoky Valley Road
Navigation decision point
4
28.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 81 Business / South Cole Street
Turn right onto US 81 Business / South Cole Street
Navigation decision point
5
31 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
City of Lindsborg, KS
Morning in City of Lindsborg on Tuesday
Local time
10:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
2 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
36m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.9 mi on I 135.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort
4/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.9 miles on I 135. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Lindsborg, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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