Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 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
$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.
Burr Oak, KS
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Jewell, KS and Burr Oak, KS.
Start on Pearl Street
Turn right onto KS 14
Turn left onto US 36
Turn right onto K-128
Turn right onto Birch Street
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto KS 14 / North Columbus Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 36
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto K-128
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Birch Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.54 one way
$7.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| premium | $5.25 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Jewell on Wednesday
Local time
1:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Burr Oak on Wednesday
Local time
1:36 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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
320 ft
Total Descent
214 ft
Highest Point
1,827 ft
~12.1 mi in
Elevation Range
270 ft
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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