Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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
Parkerfield, KS
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Silverdale to Parkerfield is 9.4 miles and takes about 16 minutes via US 166, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick hop or as part of a larger travel plan. You'll find it's a practical option for local travel without requiring extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 166 | 6 mi | 7m |
| 141st Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| County Road 1 | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Saint Andrew's Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Country Club Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 6th STreet | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Silverdale, KS and Parkerfield, 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 left onto US 166
Turn left onto CR 23
Turn left onto Saint Andrew's Drive
Continue on Saint Andrew's Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.1 — 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 left onto CR 23 / North Country Club Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Saint Andrew's Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.39 one way
$2.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.75 | $3.49 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $1.77 | $3.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Silverdale on Monday
Local time
6:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Parkerfield on Monday
Local time
6:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
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 drive is mostly highway, with 64% of the route on roads like US 166. You'll experience about 6 miles on US 166 before transitioning to surface roads like 141st Road and County Road 1. Expect a rural cruising feel for much of this short stretch, with minimal traffic complexity.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 166 and 141st Road. 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 16m 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
241 ft
Total Descent
190 ft
Highest Point
1,260 ft
~4.7 mi in
Elevation Range
172 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). 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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