Origin
Wilsey, KS
Late night in Wilsey on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilsey, 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
12m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilsey, KS
Tien Nguyen
Delavan, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
This short, 9.1-mile drive from Wilsey to Delavan, Kansas, will only take about 12 minutes, making it a perfect, quick hop. Operating almost entirely on US 56, with brief segments on 1800 Road and North Street, this route is ideal for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, it's an incredibly economical journey. The drive is primarily highway-focused, offering a straightforward path through the Great Plains region. You won't need an overnight stay for this straightforward connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 56 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| 1800 Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 56
— 7.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilsey, KS and Delavan, KS.
1
Start on Main Street
30 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto North 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 4th Street
3
Turn right onto North Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Street
4
Turn left onto North 1st Street
407 ft
·
11 sec
·
North 1st Street
5
Continue on 1800 Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
1800 Road
6
Turn left onto US 56
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 56
7
Arrive at destination
US 56
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 4th Street
Turn right onto North 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Street
Turn right onto North Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North 1st Street
Turn left onto North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 56
Turn left onto US 56
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Delavan, KS
Late night in Delavan on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 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
12m 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 decidedly highway-focused experience for 85% of this trip, as you'll spend most of your time on US 56. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles on US 56, providing a consistent pace. This road's personality is direct and efficient, characteristic of drives connecting small towns within the Great Plains. You'll find the transition between US 56, 1800 Road, and North Street to be brief and uncomplicated.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on US 56.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 56 and 1800 Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 4th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on US 56. 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: near the start (North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North 1st Street): 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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