Origin
Kenton, DE
Late night in Kenton on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenton, DE to Smyrna, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 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 9m
★
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.
Kenton, DE
Alberto Ramírez Sobrino
Smyrna, DE
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Trip Overview
Kenton, DE to Smyrna, DE is 6.4 miles and takes about 10 minutes via Wheatleys Pond Road and Smyrna Clayton Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Delaware's Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed highway journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick hop between nearby towns, requiring minimal planning and offering a straightforward transition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatleys Pond Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Smyrna Clayton Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Commerce Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wheatleys Pond Road
— 5.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenton, DE and Smyrna, DE.
1
Start on DE 300
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on DE 300
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Wheatleys Pond Road
3
Turn slight right onto DE 6
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Smyrna Clayton Boulevard
4
Continue on DE 6
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Commerce Street
5
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
6
Turn left onto East South Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
East South Street
7
Arrive at destination
East South Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
East South Street
Turn left onto East South Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Smyrna, DE
Late night in Smyrna on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
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?
This drive is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with no highway mileage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.3 miles along Wheatleys Pond Road. As you proceed, the route transitions from Wheatleys Pond Road onto Smyrna Clayton Boulevard, which is West Commerce Street in Smyrna. You'll be navigating local roads with frequent turns, so keep your attention focused on the road and your surroundings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Wheatleys Pond Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 around 6.3 miles in near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kenton, DE to Smyrna, DE is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (East South Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 6.4 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 5.3 miles on Wheatleys Pond 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 6.3 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (East South Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Smyrna, DE 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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