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Trip from Latimer, KS to Delavan, KS

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

Drive Time

20m

Distance

15.5 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m ★

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

Downtown Latimer, KS, KS

Latimer, KS

Diogo Miranda

Downtown Delavan, KS, KS

Delavan, KS

Tien Nguyen

Trip Overview

This straightforward 15.5-mile drive from Latimer to Delavan, Kansas, is a breeze, taking only about 20 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be on KS 4 and US 77, with a short stint on US 56, making it a highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2, so you won't break the bank on gas. Both your starting and ending points are nestled within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent, open-road feel throughout your journey. This route is ideal for those seeking a quick and easy connection between these two Kansas communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
KS 4 6.7 mi 9m
US 56 6.5 mi 7m
US 77 2 mi 2m
2nd Street 0.1 mi <1m
Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
Railroad Street <0.1 mi <1m
North Street <0.1 mi <1m
5th Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: KS 4 — 6.7 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Latimer, KS and Delavan, KS.

1

Start on North Street

36 ft · 3 sec · North Street
2

Turn right onto 2nd Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · 2nd Street
3

Turn right onto Railroad Street

368 ft · 16 sec · Railroad Street
4

Continue on Main Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Main Street
5

Turn right onto KS 4

6.7 mi · 9 min · KS 4
6

Turn left onto US 77

2.0 mi · 2 min · US 77
7

Turn left onto US 56

6.5 mi · 7 min · US 56
8

Arrive at destination

US 56

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 2nd Street

Turn right onto 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Railroad Street

Turn right onto Railroad Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | KS 4

Turn right onto KS 4

Navigation decision point

3
7 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 77

Turn left onto US 77

Navigation decision point

4
9 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 56

Turn left onto US 56

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.42 one way

$4.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.66 $5.32
premium $4.89 $2.98 $5.97
diesel $5.61 $3.42 $6.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.63 $0.74
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.36 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.17 $0.99

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Latimer, KS

Late night in Latimer on Tuesday

Local time

3:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Delavan, KS

Late night in Delavan on Tuesday

Local time

3:45 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

4 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

20m 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 98% highway drive on this short hop, meaning you'll be on well-maintained roads for the vast majority of your trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.7 miles along KS 4, providing a good period of steady cruising. The profile is decidedly highway-focused, so you can anticipate a relatively fast and efficient journey. While the data doesn't specify drastic changes, the consistent use of major state and US highways suggests a predictable driving experience without many sharp turns or significant elevation changes. You'll likely find yourself in a rhythm of smooth driving.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on KS 4.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 4 and US 56. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd 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 20m drive. You will face about 5 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 (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KS 4): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on KS 4. 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 (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KS 4): 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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