Origin
Kensington, KS
Afternoon in Kensington on Tuesday
Local time
1:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kensington, KS to Claudell, 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
26m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kensington, KS
Tien Nguyen
Claudell, KS
Alexis Cruz
Trip Overview
Kensington to Claudell is 16.1 miles and takes about 26 minutes via East 1100 Road/US 36/KS 9, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within the vast, open landscapes of the Great Plains in Kansas. You'll be sticking to a mix of local roads and state highways, making it a straightforward journey. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick hop between towns or as part of a larger regional exploration without consuming much time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 1100 Road | 5.5 mi | 13m |
| US 36 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| KS 9 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Road 632 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East 1100 Road
— 5.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensington, KS and Claudell, KS.
1
Start on KS 248
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 36
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 36
3
Turn left onto East 1100 Road
5.5 mi
·
13 min
·
East 1100 Road
4
Turn left onto KS 9
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
KS 9
5
Turn right onto County Road 632
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
County Road 632
6
Arrive at destination
County Road 632
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 36
Turn left onto US 36
Navigation decision point
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
East 1100 Road
Turn left onto East 1100 Road
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
KS 9
Turn left onto KS 9
Navigation decision point
3
16 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
County Road 632
Turn right onto County Road 632
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Claudell, KS
Afternoon in Claudell on Tuesday
Local time
1:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°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
24 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
26m 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?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 64% of the mileage on faster roads. You'll encounter a mix of US 36 and KS 9, interspersed with local county roads like East 1100 Road. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or change in road type is 5.5 miles on East 1100 Road. Expect a consistent, straightforward driving experience with minimal complexity, allowing you to cover the distance efficiently. The landscape is likely to remain consistent with the open plains characteristic of the region.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on East 1100 Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East 1100 Road and US 36. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 36.
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 26m 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: at 0.3 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (East 1100 Road): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (KS 9): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on East 1100 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: at 0.3 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (East 1100 Road): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (KS 9): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Claudell, 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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