Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Council Grove, KS
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Delavan, KS
Tien Nguyen
This short 17.6-mile drive from Council Grove, KS, to Delavan, KS, will only take you about 22 minutes, making it a perfect addition to any day trip in the Great Plains region. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. Since there are no planned stops and the drive is so brief, you won't need an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes local roads, specifically West Main Street and North Mission Street, before transitioning to 5th Street. This is a straightforward local journey, ideal for a quick transit or a brief exploration between two points within Kansas.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 17.5 mi | 21m |
| North Mission Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Council Grove, KS and Delavan, KS.
Start on this road
Turn left onto North Mission Street
Turn right onto US 56
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster around mile 0 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto North Mission Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 56 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.32 | $6.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Council Grove on Monday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Delavan on Monday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly 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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The majority of your travel, a continuous stretch of 17.5 miles, will be on West Main Street. This suggests a local road experience for almost the entire trip. You'll navigate through familiar local streets rather than open highways, so keep an eye out for frequent turns and transitions as you make your way from Council Grove to Delavan. The road profile indicates a more intimate journey through the landscape rather than a high-speed transit.
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 early in the drive near North Mission Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Council Grove, KS to Delavan, KS is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Mission Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 56 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
311 ft
Total Descent
44 ft
Highest Point
1,517 ft
~11.3 mi in
Elevation Range
283 ft
Founded 1847
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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