Origin
Herington, KS
Morning in Herington on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Herington, KS to Delavan, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
★
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Herington, KS
Tien Nguyen
Delavan, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
This short 7.4-mile drive from Herington to Delavan, Kansas, will only take about 10 minutes, making it a breeze to fit into any schedule. As a quick hop within the Great Plains region, it's perfect for a single-day trip with no need for an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on local roads, with no highway driving to worry about. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $1, so you won't break the bank on gas. This route offers a straightforward local experience, ideal for a quick transit between these two Kansas towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Trapp Street | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| North E Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North A Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Trapp Street
— 6.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Herington, KS and Delavan, KS.
1
Start on this road
15 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North A Street
118 ft
·
6 sec
·
North A Street
3
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn right onto North E Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North E Street
5
Turn left onto US 56 Business
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Trapp Street
6
Arrive at destination
US 56
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North A Street
Turn left onto North A Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North E Street
Turn right onto North E Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 56 Business / East Trapp Street
Turn left onto US 56 Business / East Trapp Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.16 one way
$2.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Delavan, KS
Morning in Delavan on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 7.4-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating Kansas's local road network the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.8 miles on East Trapp Street, offering a brief period of consistent cruising. The route primarily utilizes East Trapp Street, North E Street, and East Main Street, indicating a progression through local streets and town centers. This isn't a high-speed transit; rather, it's a more deliberate pace through familiar territory.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on East Trapp Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near North A Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 10m drive. You will face about 4 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 (North A Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North E Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on East Trapp Street. 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 (North A Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North E Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Delavan, 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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