Trip from Argonia, KS to Whitman, KS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

38.6 mi

62 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 4m ★

6 AM

1h 9m

8 AM

1h 20m

10 AM

1h 13m

12 PM

1h 12m

3 PM

1h 14m

5 PM

1h 20m

8 PM

1h 6m

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 Argonia, KS to Whitman, KS covers 38.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 10th Avenue, US 160, West 15th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.8 miles on West 10th Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Argonia, KS to Whitman, KS covers 38.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West 10th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 13.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 160 / West 10th Avenue.

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 1h 9m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 160 / West 10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (US 81; US 160 / North G Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles (US 81; US 160): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

3

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 160 / West 10th Avenue

Turn right onto US 160 / West 10th Avenue

Navigation decision point

3

20.5 mi into trip | ~31m in | US 81; US 160 / North G Street

Turn left onto US 81; US 160 / North G Street

Navigation decision point

3

20.9 mi into trip | ~32m in | US 81; US 160

Turn right onto US 81; US 160

Navigation decision point

5

21.4 mi into trip | ~32m in | US 160

Enter roundabout onto US 160

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4

33.8 mi into trip | ~51m in | North Sumner Avenue

Turn left onto North Sumner Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West 10th Avenue	13.8 mi	20m
US 160	12.4 mi	18m
West 15th Street	6.3 mi	9m
North Oxford Road	1.4 mi	5m
North River Road	1 mi	3m
Valley Road	0.9 mi	3m
North Sumner Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
North G Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: West 10th Avenue — 13.8 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Argonia, KS and Whitman, KS.

1

Start on North Main Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · North Main Street

2

Turn right onto US 160

14 mi · 20 min · West 10th Avenue

3

Continue on US 160

6.3 mi · 9 min · West 15th Street

4

Turn left onto US 81; US 160

0.5 mi · 1 min · North G Street

5

Turn right onto US 81; US 160

0.4 mi · 39 sec · US 81; US 160

6

Enter roundabout onto US 160

110 ft · 1 sec · US 160

7

Continue on US 160

12 mi · 18 min · US 160

8

Turn left onto North Sumner Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Sumner Avenue

9

Continue on North Oxford Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · North Oxford Road

10

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 27 sec

11

Turn straight onto East 30th Avenue North

0.3 mi · 1 min · East 30th Avenue North

12

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 27 sec

13

Turn straight onto Valley Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · Valley Road

14

Turn left onto East 40th Avenue North

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 40th Avenue North

15

Turn right onto North River Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · North River Road

16

Arrive at destination

North River Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.3 mi from Argonia, KS · 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wellington, KS

19 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Wellington, KS to Whitman, KS

18.3 mi · 39m

Pacing Suggestions

Belle Plaine, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wellington, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Argonia, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Whitman, KS

The final approach into Whitman, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.03 one way

$12.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$6.63	$13.25
premium	$4.89	$7.43	$14.86
diesel	$5.61	$8.52	$17.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.6	$4.05	$1.85
Efficient EV	9.7	$3.38	$1.54
EV Truck/SUV	15.4	$5.40	$2.47

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 12, 2026

Origin

Argonia, KS

Afternoon in Argonia on Thursday

Local time

2:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whitman, KS

Afternoon in Whitman on Thursday

Local time

2:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

65°F

Wellington, KS

19 mi in

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

1h 9m 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 Argonia, KS to Whitman, KS covers 38.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West 10th Avenue, US 160, West 15th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Argonia, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.03 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 1h 9m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 160 / West 10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (US 81; US 160 / North G Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles (US 81; US 160): Navigation decision point.

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

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