Origin
Bennington, KS
Afternoon in Bennington on Thursday
Local time
1:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bennington, KS to Sumnerville, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumnerville, KS
Josef Traxler
Trip Overview
The drive from Bennington, KS to Sumnerville, KS covers 21.9 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 US 81, KS 18, Quartz Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.2 miles on US 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21.9 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 (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 21.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 81 and KS 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.2 miles on US 81.
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.
US 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 81 and KS 18. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KS 18 / West Bennington Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 8 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 (KS 18 / West Bennington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (KS 18): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (KS 18): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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KS 18 / West Bennington Street
Turn right onto KS 18 / West Bennington Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
KS 18
At end of road, turn left onto KS 18
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
KS 18
Turn right onto KS 18
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 81 North: Concordia
Navigation decision point
Toward US 81 North: Concordia
4
20.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
North 110th Road
At end of road, turn left onto North 110th Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 81 | 13.2 mi | 13m |
| KS 18 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Quartz Road | 3 mi | 11m |
| West Bennington Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Quaker Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| North 110th Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 81
— 13.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, KS and Sumnerville, KS.
1
Start on this road
17 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto KS 18
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bennington Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto KS 18
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 18
4
Turn right onto KS 18
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 18
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 81 North: Concordia
6
Merge onto US 81
13 mi
·
13 min
·
US 81
7
Turn left onto Quartz Road
3.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Quartz Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto North 110th Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 110th Road
9
Turn right onto Quaker Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Quaker Road
10
Arrive at destination
Quaker Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Sumnerville, KS
Afternoon in Sumnerville on Thursday
Local time
1:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 Bennington, KS to Sumnerville, KS covers 21.9 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 81, KS 18, Quartz Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Bennington, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.42 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 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KS 18 / West Bennington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (KS 18): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (KS 18): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bennington, KS to Sumnerville, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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