Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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.
Dunlap, KS
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Wilsey, KS
Tien Nguyen
This short, 20.7-mile journey from Dunlap, KS, to Wilsey, KS, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 40 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, and can expect a modest fuel cost of around $3. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a bit more engaging than a straight shot. Given its brevity, it's perfect for a quick trip without the need for an overnight stay. Both Dunlap and Wilsey are situated within the Great Plains region, so you'll experience consistent prairie landscapes throughout your drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| Dunlap Road | 8.3 mi | 19m |
| 1800 Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dunlap, KS and Wilsey, 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
Turn left onto 1800 Road
Continue on North 1st Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 20.4 — 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
Turn left onto 1800 Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.84 | $7.69 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
1:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Wilsey on Monday
Local time
1:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
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 the entirety of this route, with zero highway share. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 10.4 miles along East Main Street. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including Dunlap Road and 1800 Road, which will require your attention to navigation. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on local connectivity rather than high-speed travel, so be prepared for a more deliberate pace as you make your way across the Kansas landscape.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Dunlap Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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
323 ft
Total Descent
5 ft
Highest Point
1,510 ft
~19.2 mi in
Elevation Range
323 ft
Founded 1878
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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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