Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
38.6 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, KS
Pho Tomass
Brantford, KS
Anurag Jamwal
Hanover, KS to Brantford, KS is 38.6 miles and takes about 48 minutes via West North Street and Hanover Avenue, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, direct drive primarily within the Great Plains region, staying within Kansas the entire time. Expect a straightforward journey with a turn-heavy local feel, making it an easy addition to a larger trip or a quick standalone excursion. The minimal distance and duration mean you won't need extensive planning for this particular segment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Road | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| Quivira Road | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| 17th Road | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| All American Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Pony Express Avenue | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| 19th Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West North Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hanover Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, KS and Brantford, KS.
Start on West Elm Street
Turn right
Turn left onto West North Street
Continue on KS 234
At end of road, turn right onto K-148
Turn right onto US 36
Continue on US 36
Continue on US 36
Continue on US 36
Turn left onto K-15
Continue on K-15
Turn right onto K-148
Turn right onto Abbey Boulevard
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Hanover, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West North Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto K-148 / All American Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto K-15 / B Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto K-148 / 10th Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.70 one way
$11.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.17 | $14.33 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Hanover on Monday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Brantford on Monday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
90°F
Washington, KS
19 mi in
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.
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles, meaning you'll be navigating through familiar county roads and local streets for the entire 38.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but given the short total distance and local road profile, you can anticipate frequent turns and changes in direction rather than long, straight segments. The route stays within the Great Plains, so the landscape will likely be consistent, offering a grounded, everyday driving experience without dramatic shifts in scenery or road type. Be prepared to pay attention to navigation as you transition between West North Street, Hanover Avenue, and the All American Road.
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 early in the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hanover, KS to Brantford, KS is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West North Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (K-148 / All American Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
557 ft
Total Descent
330 ft
Highest Point
1,521 ft
~35.8 mi in
Elevation Range
319 ft
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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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