Origin
Parkerville, KS
Late night in Parkerville on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkerville, KS to Delavan, 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
29m
Distance
16.4 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkerville, KS
Tien Nguyen
Delavan, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
This quick 16.4-mile drive from Parkerville to Delavan, Kansas, will take you about 29 minutes to complete, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on KS 149 and US 56, with a short segment on J Avenue, as you traverse the familiar Great Plains region. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is very accessible for a short excursion. There are no planned stops, suggesting a straightforward journey where you can focus on reaching your destination efficiently. It's a simple, direct path suited for a quick hop between towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 149 | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| J Avenue | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| US 56 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| KS 4 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Plum Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
KS 149
— 6.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkerville, KS and Delavan, KS.
1
Start on Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pearl Street
2
Turn right onto Plum Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Plum Street
3
Continue on J Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
J Avenue
4
Continue on J Avenue
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
J Avenue
5
Turn left onto KS 4
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
KS 4
6
Continue on KS 149
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
KS 149
7
Turn right onto US 56
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 56
8
Arrive at destination
US 56
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 12.6 — 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
|
Plum Street
Turn right onto Plum Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
KS 4
Turn left onto KS 4
Navigation decision point
3
12.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 56
Turn right onto US 56
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
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
Delavan, KS
Late night in Delavan on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this 16.4-mile trip, with 72% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.1 miles on KS 149, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. While primarily highway, the inclusion of J Avenue and US 56 introduces some variation, though the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel. This drive is built for covering ground smoothly rather than winding through picturesque landscapes.
72% 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: 6.1 mi on KS 149.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 149 and J Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Plum Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Parkerville, KS to Delavan, KS is easy. At 29m with 72% 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 (Plum Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (KS 4): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 56): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on KS 149. 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 (Plum Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (KS 4): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 56): 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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