Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edwardsville, KS
Tien Nguyen
Bethel, KS
Tien Nguyen
Edwardsville, KS to Bethel, KS is 11.3 miles and takes about 18m via I 435 and Leavenworth Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward connection between two points in Kansas. Given its minimal distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a simple transfer between locations without requiring extensive planning. You'll primarily be on the interstate before transitioning to surface roads for the final approach. Consider this a practical link rather than a scenic expedition.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 435 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Leavenworth Road | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Kaw Drive | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 77th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Pacific Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Farrow Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,384 veh/hr typical · worst 3,964
Quietest
2 AM
~142 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
23.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsville, KS and Bethel, KS.
Start on South Pacific Street
At end of road, turn right onto South 4th Street
Turn right onto KS 32
Turn left
Merge onto I 435
Take the exit
Turn straight onto KS 5
Turn left onto 77th Street
Turn left onto Farrow Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.2 — 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 South 4th Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left toward I 435 North
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward KS 5 South: Leavenworth Road East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto 77th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Farrow Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.05 | $4.09 |
| premium | $5.18 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Edwardsville on Wednesday
Local time
3:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Bethel on Wednesday
Local time
3:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
About 45% of this 11.3-mile drive is on the interstate, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 5.1 miles on I 435. After I 435, you'll transition to Leavenworth Road and then Kaw Drive, which comprise the remaining surface road portion. Expect some merging traffic as you enter and exit the highway system. The shift from highway speeds to local road pace is noticeable.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South 4th Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South 4th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
399 ft
Total Descent
173 ft
Highest Point
1,024 ft
~7.3 mi in
Elevation Range
247 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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