Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 1549 ft. |
US Route 15 |
Start point of Highway 15 at the Nebraska-Kansas state line. |
| 5.0 8.0 1493 ft. |
Washington County State Lake, KS. |
Washington County Park and State Lake is to the west of the highway along 25th Rd.- open to the public for camping, picnicking, hunting and fishing. |
| 11.2 18.0 1358 ft. |
Morrowville, KS. |
Community of Morrowville, KS. Limited service. |
| 13.2 21.2 1430 ft. |
Junction Interstate 36 |
East of I36 are the communities of Cuba, KS. and Belleville, KS. Limited service. |
| 18.9 30.4 1276 ft. |
State Highway 15 Bridge |
Bridge on state highway 15, KS. |
| 19.5 31.4 1319 ft. |
Washington, KS. |
Community of Washington, KS. Rose RV Campsite ( camping, fishing, playground and hiking) and Dague's Hunting on Quivira Rd. (offers guided hunting trips) are known this area. A replica of the statue of Liberty can be seen in the city square. |
| 25.0 40.2 1430 ft. |
Washington County Airport. KS. |
Located on Quivira Rd is the Washington County Memorial Airport. Limited Service. |
| 26.6 42.8 1430 ft. |
Junction Highway 148 |
Junction at state highway 148 to the east is the community of Agenda,KS. To the west are the communities of Greenleaf, KS, Barnes,KS. and Waterville, KS. |
| 29.3 47.2 1457 ft. |
Linn, KS. |
Community of Linn, KS. Limited service. |
| 34.2 55.0 1378 ft. |
Palmer,KS. |
Community of Palmer,KS. Limited service. |
| 38.8 62.4 1391 ft. |
Junction State Highway 9 |
The junction at state highway 9 is the community of Cliffton, KS. Places to visit are Cliffton Historical Museum,call 455-3763, and LCL Buffalo Ranch and Museum, call 785-455-3707. Recreational parks, Berner Memorial Park (pool,shelter houses and camping hook ups)and Vining City Park (picnicking, playgrounds and shelter house). |
| 47.7 76.7 1296 ft. |
Junction 22nd Rd.KS. |
East of the junction is the community of Green,KS. 22nd Rd. connects with Green Randolph Rd, that passes by the community of Randolph, KS and leads to Randolph State Park. through Randolph Bridge. |
| 51.6 83.1 1211 ft. |
Clay Center, KS. |
Community of Clay Center, KS. Clay Center Zoo is one place to visit. TV Hookups/Camping Spots-Clay County Fairgrounds(call(785) 632-0234),north of Otto Unruh Stadium, just off Hwy 24, and south of Huntress pool. |
| 53.3 85.8 1171 ft. |
Navajo Rd. Bridge. KS. |
Bridge on Navajo Road, KS. |
| 62.8 101.0 1299 ft. |
Junction at State Highway 82 |
State highway 82 passes by the community of Wakefield, KS. crosses the Milford Lake to Timber Creek Park-Camping and restrooms, pets are allowed. Take Sunflower Rd. at the junction of highway 82 to Milford State Park -boating,hiking,camping and fishing, Park permits are required. There are several smaller state parks for pubic use around the lake. |
| 86.1 138.6 1230 ft. |
Junction Interstate 70 |
West of the junction of I70 is Junction City, KS. Campgrounds in Junction City are Owl's Nest RV Park, Thunderbird Marina,Curtis Creek Campground and West Rolling Hills. Junction City Airport is at N.Jackson St. |
| 86.9 139.8 1194 ft. |
Abilene.KS. |
Abilene Community,KS. places to visit are Antique Doll Museum, Russell Stover Candy Outlet, CW Parker Carousel,Greyhound Hall of Fame, Eisenhower Center,Hall of Generals,Old Abilene Town, Seelye Mansion and Medicine Patented Museum, American Indian Art Center, Lebold Mansion and Abilene and Smokey Valley Railroad. |
| 87.7 141.2 1155 ft. |
Junction NW 3rd St. |
Abilene City Park, Historic District, KS. lies along NW 3rd St.This is a historic museum with outdoor recreation/sports facility. |
| 88.9 143.0 1145 ft. |
Junction 2100 Ave. |
Abilene Municipal Airport, KS. is locates along 2100 Ave. Limited service. |
| 89.7 144.4 1122 ft. |
Highway 15 Bridge.KS. |
Bridge on Highway 15. |
| 90.2 145.1 1152 ft. |
John Brown Memorial Park, KS. |
The park houses the Adair Cabin where John Brown stayed, life size statues of John Brown were erected in the park. This Park was erected to commemorate Capt. John Brown and his fallen soldiers during the Bleeding Kansas period. Call (913) 755-4384. |
| 117.9 189.7 1381 ft. |
Durham, KS. |
Community of Durham, KS. There are several traces of the Santa Fe Trail in the area including markers and ruts a mile or two west. |
| 126.3 203.3 1414 ft. |
Junction Interstate 56 |
To the west of the junction is the Marion Reservoir. The lake is located just north of U.S. Highway 56 between the communities of Marion and Hillsboro, Kansas. Campsites located in four parks - Cottonwood Point, Hillsboro Cove, Marion Cove, and French Creek Cove. Activities are camping, boating, fishing, hunting, or wildlife watching. |
| 130.3 209.7 1506 ft. |
Lehigh,KS. |
Community of Lehigh, KS. Limited service. |
| 140.3 225.8 1545 ft. |
Goessel. KS. |
Community of Goessel, KS. Limited service. |
| 151.6 244.0 1460 ft. |
Junction I135 |
I135 to the west is the community of Hesston. KS. Moundridge,KS is farther NE of Hesston. Continue along I135 to the junction where it meets State Highway 61 to Sandhills State Park-hiking trails, and horseback riding,camping is not allowed. |
| 153.5 247.1 1424 ft. |
Newton, KS. |
Newton,KS parks and receration_ Atheltic Park (pool,playgrounds, picnicking and camping, Centennial Park (biking,playground,open shelters,picnicking),and Military Park (picnicking, 1880 locomotive,cannon, playground, restrooms). |
| 155.8 250.7 1463 ft. |
Junction Interstate 50 |
I50 passes by the community of Burrton, KS. farther east is Carey Park Golf Course and Salt City Aquatic Center -swimming and picnicking, no outside food is allowed. |
| 156.0 251.1 1463 ft. |
Interstate 50 Rest Area |
Interstate 50 rest area at both sides. Limited service. |
| 169.6 272.9 1421 ft. |
Junction E.85th St.N.KS |
Kansas Coliseum is at E.85th St.N. The famous life size Bull Bumpers is seen here. Limited service. There are rest areas on both sides of the intersection. |
| 170.5 274.4 1378 ft. |
Junction E.77th St. N, KS |
E.77th St. North connects with W.77th St.N. to the community of Valley Center, KS. Wichita Greyhound Park is to the west of the junction on E.77th St.N. |
| 172.6 277.7 1355 ft. |
Park City,KS. |
Park City, KS.attractions are 81 speedway,Hartman Arena, Jeeps Motorcycle Club, Kansas coliseum and Parker City Raceway. |
| 173.6 279.3 1368 ft. |
Junction W.53rd St. N.,KS. |
W.53rd St. N. connects with w.61st N. and E.Silver Lake Rd. that leads to Cheney Wildlife Area, Cheney Reservoir and Cheney State Park-camping,wildlife viewing, nature trails, fishing and boating. Call(316) 459-6922. |
| 175.0 281.7 1332 ft. |
Junction State Highway 254 |
State highway 54 leads to the community of El Dorado and El Dorado Reservoir and State Park= camping,hiking,biking,boating,fishing,picnicking,swimming and playgrounds. El Dorado Airport is just close by along I77. |
| 176.2 283.6 1322 ft. |
Junction Highway 96 |
Chrisholm Park is along Highway 96=nature trails,bird watching,fishing (fishing license is required),(316) Call 337-9225. Grove Park is at the intersection of highway 96 and N.Hillside St.-exercise trails,open shelter, picnicking, parking, children's playground, baseball and football fields |
| 178.8 287.7 1306 ft. |
Junction E.13th N.,KS. |
Along e.13th St.N to the west is Mcdonald's Park a golf course and to the east McAdams Park a recreation center. Farther to the east is Oak Park a disk golf course. |
| 179.3 288.6 1306 ft. |
Junction E.6th St.KS. |
E.8th St.connects with Murdock St. which leads to Riverside Park-Picnicking,wildlife exhibit,lily ponds,restrooms facilities, and children's playground. Murdock Park a tennis ground is at the opposite of the junction. |
| 180.9 291.1 1293 ft. |
Wichita, KS. |
Wichita, KS has RV Parks and Campgrounds-All Season's RV Park ( call V),K&R RV Park (call(316) 684-1531), and USI RV Park ( call (316) 838-8699). There are several museums worth visiting in Wichita and nature trails like Pawnee Prairie Park, Oak Park Crisholm Creek Park and Heller's Park.
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| 184.9 297.5 1309 ft. |
Junction Interstate 35 |
Plainview Park, KS along I35 is a softball park, beside the park is McConnell AFB and north of this airport us Cessna Aircraft Airport. |
| 190.4 306.4 1302 ft. |
Derby,KS. |
Community of Derby,KS. Places to visit are English Park,Rainbow Valley Park,Rock River Aquatic Park,Derby Historical Museum,and Open Air Market. |
| 196.2 315.8 1263 ft. |
Mulvane, KS. |
Community of Mulvane,KS. Limited service. |
| 204.9 329.8 1280 ft. |
Udall, KS. |
Community of Udall,KS. Limited service. |
| 209.5 337.1 1125 ft. |
State Highway 15 Bridge |
Bridge on State Highway 15 over the Walnut River. |
| 220.7 355.1 1109 ft. |
Interstate 77 Bridge |
Bridge over the Walnut River,KS on Interstate 77. |
| 220.7 355.2 1119 ft. |
Island Park, KS. |
Island Park, KS-fitness trails, bike trails, picnicking. |
| 221.4 356.3 1132 ft. |
Winfield, KS. |
Winfield,KS places to visit are Island Park, Kickapoo Corral,Cowley County Historical Society Museum,Winfield Aquatic Center, Winfield Fairgrounds-camping and RV site. Winfield Fairgrounds is located just a mile west of downtown Winfield on U.S. Highway 160 at 1105 W. Ninth |
| 224.0 360.5 1211 ft. |
Junction State Highway 360 |
State Highway 360 passes by Black Creek Park (playground,skate ramps,volleyball and restrooms) and connects with I77 passing by Strother Field (Airport) towards Arkansas City,KS. |
| 226.9 365.2 1286 ft. |
Junction 141st Rd.,KS. |
141st Rd. leads to Timber Creek, KS.-camping, fishing, pets are allowed in the park. Open all year round. |
| 241.8 389.1 1276 ft. |
Dexter,KS. |
Community of Dexter,KS- Henry's Candies,Creek Water Wool Works, and Dexter Historical Museum. This community overlooks Grouse Creek. |
| 244.0 392.6 1266 ft. |
Junction Crabb Creek Rd, KS. |
Stone arch bridge over Crabb Creek on a local road just off Crabb Creek Road southwest of Dexter |
| 246.2 396.2 1240 ft. |
Junction Highway 166 |
Cowley County State Park and Lake is at the east side of the junction. Camping, fishing, boating, hiking. |
| 250.1 402.5 1394 ft. |
Junction Highway 15 |
Cedar Vale Community is at the west side.Places to visit-Double Arch Rainbow Bridge,Hewins Park, Slocum Park,War Memorial, Cedar Vale Museum,Old Iron Bridge,and Lookout Mountain. |
| 258.0 415.2 1181 ft. |
Kansas-Oklahoma Stateline |
Terminus of State Highway 15 at the Kansas-Oklahoma state line. |