Origin
White City, KS
Late night in White City on Tuesday
Local time
5:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White City, 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
21m
Distance
14 mi
23 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White City, KS
Rumeysa Blgr
Delavan, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
This short 14-mile drive from White City, KS to Delavan, KS takes approximately 21 minutes and is perfect for a single-day trip. Primarily utilizing KS 149, KS 4, and US 56, this route is almost entirely highway, making for a straightforward journey. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $2, it's an economical option for a quick hop. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout. This drive is ideal for fitting into a larger itinerary or for a local excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 149 | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| KS 4 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| US 56 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| West Mackenzie Street | 0.3 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 White City, KS and Delavan, KS.
1
Start on KS 4
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Mackenzie Street
2
Turn slight left onto KS 4
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
KS 4
3
Continue on KS 149
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
KS 149
4
Turn right onto US 56
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 56
5
Arrive at destination
US 56
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 56
Turn right onto US 56
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.40 | $4.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
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.
Destination
Delavan, KS
Late night in Delavan on Tuesday
Local time
5:56 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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 experience for 98% of this 14-mile trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.1 miles on KS 149, offering a good period of consistent travel. As you transition between KS 149, KS 4, and US 56, the road maintains a high-speed character, minimizing time spent on slower local roads. This profile suggests a drive where you can maintain a steady pace for most of the journey, making it efficient and predictable.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 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 KS 4. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near US 56.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from White City, KS to Delavan, KS is easy. At 21m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 10.2 miles (US 56): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 6.1 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 10.2 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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