Origin
Dunlap, KS
Late night in Dunlap on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunlap, KS to Delavan, 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
45m
Distance
27 mi
43 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 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dunlap, KS
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Delavan, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
This 27-mile, 45-minute drive from Dunlap to Delavan, Kansas, is a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring minimal time commitment. The journey will cost an estimated $4 in fuel, making it a budget-friendly option. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, including East Main Street and Dunlap Road, with no interstate driving involved. The entire trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent rural Kansas feel. Given its short length and local road profile, this route is best suited for those looking for a quick, uncomplicated trip within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 18.1 mi | 23m |
| Dunlap Road | 8.3 mi | 19m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 18.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunlap, KS and Delavan, KS.
1
Start on 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Dunlap Road
8.3 mi
·
19 min
·
Dunlap Road
3
Continue on Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Walnut Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto South 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South 5th Street
5
Turn left onto US 56
18 mi
·
23 min
·
East Main Street
6
Arrive at destination
US 56
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Dunlap Road
At end of road, turn right onto Dunlap Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
South 5th Street
Keep slight right at fork onto South 5th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
8.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 56 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 56 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
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
Delavan, KS
Late night in Delavan on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
3 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
45m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 27-mile journey. You won't encounter any highway driving, as the entire route utilizes local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 18.1 miles on East Main Street, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in direction. This road profile suggests a slower pace, with opportunities to observe the local landscape at a more relaxed speed. It's a route that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings rather than offering long, sweeping vistas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on East Main 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 0.3 miles in near Dunlap Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dunlap, KS to Delavan, KS is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Dunlap Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (South 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.9 miles (US 56 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m 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 18.1 miles on East Main 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 0.3 miles (Dunlap Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (South 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.9 miles (US 56 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Delavan, 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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