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Trip from Esbon, KS to Jewell, KS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Esbon, KS, KS

Esbon, KS

Tien Nguyen

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: P Road — 14 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Esbon, KS and Jewell, KS.

1

Start on Henry Street

64 ft · 5 sec · Henry Street
2

Turn right onto Grand Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue
3

Continue on KS 112

0.2 mi · 18 sec · 50 Road
4

Keep slight left at fork onto KS 112

2.3 mi · 4 min · 50 Road
5

Turn left onto US 36

14 mi · 17 min · P Road
6

Turn right onto KS 14

7.9 mi · 10 min · KS 14
7

Turn left onto Pearl Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Pearl Street
8

Arrive at destination

Pearl Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

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.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Grand Avenue

Turn right onto Grand Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | KS 112 / 50 Road

Keep slight left at fork onto KS 112 / 50 Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 36 / P Road

Turn left onto US 36 / P Road

Navigation decision point

4
16.9 mi into trip | ~23m in | KS 14

Turn right onto KS 14

Navigation decision point

4
24.8 mi into trip | ~33m in | Pearl Street

Turn left onto Pearl Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.89 one way

$7.79 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.27 $8.55
premium $4.89 $4.79 $9.58
diesel $5.61 $5.50 $11.00

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, 2026-04-13.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Esbon, KS

Morning in Esbon on Tuesday

Local time

7:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Sunny

WNW 15 to 20 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 1:41PM CDT until April 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 12:08PM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Destination

Jewell, KS

Morning in Jewell on Tuesday

Local time

7:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Sunny

WNW 15 to 20 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 1:41PM CDT until April 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 12:08PM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

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

1 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

34m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on P Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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.

Driving Effort 4/10

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14 miles on P Road. 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: 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jewell, 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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