Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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.
Esbon, KS
Tien Nguyen
Esbon to Jewell is 24.9 miles and takes about 34 minutes via P Road and KS 14, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward connection between two small communities. Expect a mixed drive that's easy to manage, making it a simple addition to a larger journey or a quick trip on its own. With minimal driving time and low fuel costs, this route is highly accessible for most travelers.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| P Road | 14 mi | 17m |
| KS 14 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| 50 Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Henry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Esbon, KS and Jewell, KS.
Start on Henry Street
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
Continue on KS 112
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 112
Turn left onto US 36
Turn right onto KS 14
Turn left onto Pearl Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 112 / 50 Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto US 36 / P Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto KS 14
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.15 one way
$8.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| premium | $5.25 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
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, 2026-10-19.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Esbon on Wednesday
Local time
1:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Jewell on Wednesday
Local time
1:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
This route presents a mixed drive experience, with 32% of it on highways. You'll encounter a 14-mile stretch on P Road, which will likely be your longest uninterrupted period of driving. As you transition to KS 14 and 50 Road, the character of the drive will shift, offering a blend of more open highway and potentially quieter local road segments. The overall feel is practical, designed for efficient travel between these two points rather than showcasing dramatic scenery.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grand Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m 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: near the start (Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KS 112 / 50 Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.8 miles (US 36 / P Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
159 ft
Total Descent
447 ft
Highest Point
1,845 ft
Elevation Range
288 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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