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Distance from Bala to Council Grove

Driving Distance
74.1 mi 119.2 km
Flying Distance
51.1 mi 82.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Bala, Kansas to Council Grove, Kansas is 74.1 mi (119.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 51.1 mi (82.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 6 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 15 minutes

Traveling highway, substantial in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 57 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Bala
Place Bala
State/Province Kansas
Country US
Latitude 39.309719
Longitude -96.949735
GPS 39.309719° N, 96.949735° W
Local Time 3:15 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Council Grove
Place Council Grove
State/Province Kansas
Country US
Latitude 38.661119
Longitude -96.491947
GPS 38.661119° N, 96.491947° W
Local Time 3:15 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Bala, Kansas to Council Grove, Kansas covers 74.1 mi (119.2 km) in a southeast direction. This highway, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (67.2-74.1 miles / 108-119 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 57 mph (92 km/h).

Available Routes

US-77 S and US-56 E
74.1 mi 1 hour 15 minutes
Shortest
US-77 S, I-70 E and KS-177 S
72.7 mi 1 hour 13 minutes
Fastest
KS-177 S
67.2 mi 1 hour 13 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.