Origin
Danville, KS
Late night in Danville on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danville, KS to Harper, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danville, KS
Tien Nguyen
Harper, KS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit across the Great Plains, the 7.8-mile connection between Danville and Harper, Kansas, is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 12 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Odell Street, Central Street, and East Main Street to complete the journey. With a fuel budget of just $1, this is an incredibly economical drive for commuters or locals. Since both towns reside within the same region, you will experience a consistent rural landscape throughout the entire trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Odell Street | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Central Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ryans Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Odell Street
— 7.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, KS and Harper, KS.
1
Start on Ryans Avenue
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Ryans Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 160
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Odell Street
3
Turn right onto Central Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Central Street
4
Turn right onto East Main Street
28 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
5
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 160 / Odell Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 160 / Odell Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Central Street
Turn right onto Central Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 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 | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
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
Harper, KS
Late night in Harper on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
12m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the highway entirely, as the highway share for this route is 0%. You won’t find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the road requires constant attention to local street navigation. Because the route consists of short segments through town grids, your pace remains steady but deliberate. Behind the wheel, you should prepare for a series of turns rather than the monotonous rhythm of an interstate. It is a functional, no-frills transition between these two Kansas communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on Odell Street.
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 US 160 / Odell Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Danville, KS to Harper, KS is easy. At 12m 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 (US 160 / Odell Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m 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 7.4 miles on Odell Street. 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 (US 160 / Odell Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harper, 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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