Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 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
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
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.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Dunlap, KS and Delavan, KS.
Start on 4th Street
At end of road, turn right onto Dunlap Road
Continue on Walnut Street
Keep slight right at fork onto South 5th Street
Turn left onto US 56
Arrive at destination
3 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.
At end of road, turn right onto Dunlap Road
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto South 5th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto US 56 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
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, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Dunlap on Monday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Delavan on Monday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
372 ft
Total Descent
58 ft
Highest Point
1,529 ft
~21.2 mi in
Elevation Range
342 ft
Founded 1878
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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