Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, KS
Townsend Walton
Strawberry, KS
Rashed Paykary
Washington, KS to Strawberry, KS is 18.4 miles and takes about 23 minutes via 10th Road and Quivira Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward experience with no highway driving. It's a quick trip, ideal for a simple point-to-point drive without much fuss. You won't encounter significant elevation changes or complex navigation, making it a very accessible route for any driver.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Road | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Quivira Road | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| B Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| C Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, KS and Strawberry, KS.
Start on C Street
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
Turn right onto B Street
Continue on K-15
Turn right onto K-148
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto B Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto K-148 / 10th Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Washington on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Strawberry on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
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 18.4-mile trip is entirely on surface roads, meaning you'll be navigating local streets and county roads from start to finish, with no highway segments. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 10.9 miles along 10th Road. Expect a rural cruising feel with minimal traffic as you travel between towns. The route utilizes 10th Road, Quivira Road, and B Street, all of which are standard paved surfaces.
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 early in the drive near East 3rd Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Washington, KS to Strawberry, KS is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (B Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (K-148 / 10th Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
192 ft
Total Descent
154 ft
Highest Point
1,466 ft
~14.5 mi in
Elevation Range
147 ft
Founded 1860
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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.
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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