Trip from Alexander, KS to Bison, KS

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are KS 96, 16th Street, US 183. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Alexander, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Alexander, KS to Bison, KS?

The route from Alexander, KS to Bison, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

36m

Distance

25.6 mi

41 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 33m ★

6 AM

0h 37m

8 AM

0h 43m

10 AM

0h 39m

12 PM

0h 38m

3 PM

0h 39m

5 PM

0h 42m

8 PM

0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Alexander, KS to Bison, KS covers 25.6 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on KS 96, 16th Street, US 183 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on KS 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.00 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 36m highway drive covering 25.6 miles, with most of the trip on KS 96 and 16th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.3 miles on KS 96.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

KS 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 96 and 16th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near KS 96.

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 36m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (KS 96): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (US 183): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (KS 4 / 16th Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | KS 96

Turn left onto KS 96

Navigation decision point

4

13.5 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 183

Turn left onto US 183

Navigation decision point

4

18.5 mi into trip | ~25m in | KS 4 / 16th Street

Turn right onto KS 4 / 16th Street

Navigation decision point

4

25.6 mi into trip | ~36m in | North Front Street

Turn left onto North Front Street

Navigation decision point

5

25.6 mi into trip | ~36m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
KS 96	13.3 mi	16m
16th Street	6 mi	7m
US 183	5 mi	8m
Main Street	0.3 mi	1m
North Front Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: KS 96 — 13.3 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexander, KS and Bison, KS.

1

Start on Main Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Main Street

2

Turn left onto KS 96

13 mi · 16 min · KS 96

3

Turn left onto US 183

5.0 mi · 8 min · US 183

4

Turn right onto KS 4

6.0 mi · 7 min · 16th Street

5

Turn right

0.4 mi · 1 min

6

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 1 min · this road

7

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Main Street

8

Turn left onto North Front Street

206 ft · 11 sec · North Front Street

9

Turn right

94 ft · 7 sec

10

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.00 one way

$8.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$4.39	$8.79
premium	$4.89	$4.93	$9.85
diesel	$5.61	$5.65	$11.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.7	$2.69	$1.23
Efficient EV	6.4	$2.24	$1.02
EV Truck/SUV	10.2	$3.58	$1.64

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Alexander, KS

Night in Alexander on Thursday

Local time

11:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bison, KS

Night in Bison on Thursday

Local time

11:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°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

1 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

36m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Alexander, KS to Bison, KS covers 25.6 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are KS 96, 16th Street, US 183. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Alexander, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (KS 96): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (US 183): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (KS 4 / 16th Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Alexander, KS to Bison, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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