Origin
Belle Plaine, KS
Afternoon in Belle Plaine on Sunday
Local time
4:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belle Plaine, KS to Whitman, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belle Plaine, KS
Budget Bizar
Whitman, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
Belle Plaine to Whitman is 9.4 miles and takes about 27 minutes via East 90th Avenue North, North Greenwich Road, and North River Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive through familiar territory. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or an easy addition to a larger itinerary. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of this trip, so expect a more intimate connection with the landscape. Consider this a simple, practical connection rather than a destination in itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 90th Avenue North | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| North Greenwich Road | 2.1 mi | 8m |
| North River Road | 2 mi | 7m |
| East 70th Avenue North | 1 mi | 3m |
| West 4th Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Merchant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East 90th Avenue North
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belle Plaine, KS and Whitman, KS.
1
Start on North Merchant Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Merchant Street
2
Turn left onto West 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
3
Continue on East 90th Avenue North
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East 90th Avenue North
4
Turn right onto North Greenwich Road
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
North Greenwich Road
5
Turn left onto East 70th Avenue North
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East 70th Avenue North
6
Continue on North River Road
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North River Road
7
Arrive at destination
North River Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 4th Avenue
Turn left onto West 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
North Greenwich Road
Turn right onto North Greenwich Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
East 70th Avenue North
Turn left onto East 70th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Whitman, KS
Afternoon in Whitman on Sunday
Local time
4:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
27 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
27m 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 a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on smaller roads the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.7 miles along East 90th Avenue North. As you navigate through the Great Plains, expect a consistent driving experience without the interruptions of major highway travel. The frequent turns keep you engaged, making the short 27-minute journey feel dynamic. You'll experience the character of rural Kansas firsthand on these local byways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on East 90th Avenue North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 4th Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Belle Plaine, KS to Whitman, KS is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (North Greenwich Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (East 70th Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on East 90th Avenue North. 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: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (North Greenwich Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (East 70th Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Whitman, 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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