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Trip from Jewell, KS to Burr Oak, KS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

28m

Distance

21.2 mi

34 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

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

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Downtown Burr Oak, KS, KS

Burr Oak, KS

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Trip Overview

Jewell to Burr Oak is 21.2 miles and takes about 28 minutes via US 36 and K-128, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short jaunt stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward drive between two small communities. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick hop or as part of a larger exploration of north-central Kansas. You'll find the driving experience to be largely uncomplicated, making it an easy addition to your travel plans.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Columbus Street 7.9 mi 10m
US 36 7.5 mi 9m
K-128 5.6 mi 7m
Pearl Street 0.2 mi <1m
Birch Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Columbus Street — 7.9 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pearl Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Pearl Street
2

Turn right onto KS 14

7.9 mi · 10 min · North Columbus Street
3

Turn left onto US 36

7.5 mi · 9 min · US 36
4

Turn right onto K-128

5.6 mi · 7 min · K-128
5

Turn right onto Birch Street

276 ft · 12 sec · Birch Street
6

Arrive at destination

Birch Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | KS 14 / North Columbus Street

Turn right onto KS 14 / North Columbus Street

Navigation decision point

4
8.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 36

Turn left onto US 36

Navigation decision point

4
15.5 mi into trip | ~20m in | K-128

Turn right onto K-128

Navigation decision point

3
21.1 mi into trip | ~28m in | Birch Street

Turn right onto Birch Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.13 one way

$6.26 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $3.46 $6.91
premium $4.72 $3.94 $7.87
diesel $4.80 $4.00 $8.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.4 0 $2.23 $1.02
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85
EV Truck/SUV 8.5 0 $2.97 $1.36

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 Jun 27, 2026

Origin

Jewell, KS

Late night in Jewell on Tuesday

Local time

4:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Partly Sunny

SSE 15 to 20 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 27 at 12:13PM CDT until July 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 27 at 9:50AM CDT until June 27 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Destination

Burr Oak, KS

Late night in Burr Oak on Tuesday

Local time

4:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 15 to 20 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 27 at 12:13PM CDT until July 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 27 at 9:50AM CDT until June 27 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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

28m 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 drive is about 35% highway, with the longest stretch on North Columbus Street covering 7.9 miles. You'll begin on North Columbus Street before transitioning to US 36, and then to K-128. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving as you make your way north. This route is characterized by rural cruising rather than complex merging or dense exits.

35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on North Columbus Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near KS 14 / North Columbus Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Jewell, KS to Burr Oak, KS is easy. At 28m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (KS 14 / North Columbus Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (K-128): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,827 ft 1,557 ft

Total Climb

320 ft

Total Descent

214 ft

Highest Point

1,827 ft

~12.1 mi in

Elevation Range

270 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Jewell, KS

Full guide →

Arriving in Burr Oak, KS

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Burr Oak United Methodist Church — church building in Kansas, United States of America

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on North Columbus 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: at 0.2 miles (KS 14 / North Columbus Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (K-128): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burr Oak, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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