Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
32 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silverdale, KS
Tien Nguyen
Burden, KS
MART PRODUCTION
Silverdale to Burden is 32 miles and takes about 47 minutes via US 166 and US 160, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, making it a straightforward drive between two points. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for those looking for a quick connection between these two communities without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 166 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 8 mi | 14m |
| US 160 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| 243rd Drive | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| 141st Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| County Road 1 | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th STreet | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Silverdale, KS and Burden, KS.
Start on 6th STreet
Turn right onto CR 1
At end of road, turn right onto CR 1; CR 6
Turn left onto CR 1
Turn right onto US 166
Turn left onto KS 15
Continue on KS 15
Turn right onto US 160
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Silverdale, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR 1 / County Road 1
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto CR 1; CR 6 / County Road 1
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 1 / 141st Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 166
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto KS 15 / 243rd Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.73 one way
$9.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Silverdale on Monday
Local time
12:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Burden on Monday
Local time
12:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 route features 52% highway driving, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your 47 minutes on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 10.8 miles on US 166. You'll transition from highway to surface roads, so be prepared for a change in speed and driving environment. The mix of road types means you'll experience both efficient travel and more typical rural cruising.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 1 / County Road 1.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 1 / County Road 1): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 1; CR 6 / County Road 1): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CR 1 / 141st Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
463 ft
Total Descent
170 ft
Highest Point
1,381 ft
~32 mi in
Elevation Range
292 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
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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