Origin
Delavan, KS
Late night in Delavan on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delavan, KS to Dwight, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delavan, KS
Tien Nguyen
Dwight, KS
Enric Cruz López
Trip Overview
Delavan to Dwight is 24.9 miles and takes about 38m via KS 4 and State Highway 149, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, making for a straightforward journey between two Kansas communities. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making it an easy and efficient trip. It's a good option for a quick hop between towns or as part of a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 4 | 14.8 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 149 | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| 5th Street | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| 7th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Osage Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 4
— 14.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delavan, KS and Dwight, KS.
1
Start on US 56
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
5th Street
2
Turn left onto KS 149
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 149
3
Continue on KS 4
15 mi
·
22 min
·
KS 4
4
Continue on KS 57
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
7th Street
5
Turn right onto Osage Street
188 ft
·
8 sec
·
Osage Street
6
Arrive at destination
Osage Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
KS 149 / State Highway 149
Turn left onto KS 149 / State Highway 149
Navigation decision point
5
24.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Osage Street
Turn right onto Osage Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.89 one way
$7.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Dwight, KS
Late night in Dwight on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
16 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
38m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 84% of the drive utilizing major roads like KS 4 and State Highway 149. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal interruptions, as the longest stretch without a significant turn or change in road designation is 14.8 miles on KS 4. The character is predominantly that of a rural highway, designed for efficient travel through the Kansas landscape. You'll likely find the drive to be smooth and predictable.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on KS 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 4 and State Highway 149. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near KS 149 / State Highway 149.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Delavan, KS to Dwight, KS is easy. At 38m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (KS 149 / State Highway 149): Navigation decision point; at 24.9 miles (Osage Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,504 ft
1,383 ft
Total Climb
228 ft
Total Descent
228 ft
Highest Point
1,504 ft
~5.3 mi in
Elevation Range
121 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on KS 4. 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 3.7 miles (KS 149 / State Highway 149): Navigation decision point; at 24.9 miles (Osage Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dwight, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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