Origin
Bison, KS
Night in Bison on Thursday
Local time
11:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bison, KS to Alexander, KS
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexander, KS
Efrem C.
Trip Overview
The drive from Bison, KS to Alexander, 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 West Union Street, KS 4, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on West Union Street. 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 (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 25.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Union Street is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Front 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 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: near the start (North Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (KS 4): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Front Street
Turn left onto North Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
KS 4
Turn left onto KS 4
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 183 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 183 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
KS 96 / West Union Street
Turn right onto KS 96 / West Union Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Union Street | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| KS 4 | 6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| North Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Union Street
— 13.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bison, KS and Alexander, KS.
1
Start on this road
94 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Front Street
206 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Front Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
5
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
6
Turn left onto KS 4
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
KS 4
7
Turn left onto US 183
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto KS 96
13 mi
·
15 min
·
West Union Street
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Alexander, KS
Night in Alexander on Thursday
Local time
11:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°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 warmer 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 Bison, KS to Alexander, 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 West Union Street, KS 4, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Bison, 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: near the start (North Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (KS 4): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bison, KS to Alexander, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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