Origin
Brantford, KS
Evening in Brantford on Friday
Local time
7:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brantford, KS to Hanover, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
38.6 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brantford, KS
Anurag Jamwal
Hanover, KS
Pho Tomass
Trip Overview
The drive from Brantford, KS to Hanover, KS covers 38.6 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 10th Road, Quivira Road, 17th Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.5 miles on 10th Road. 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 48m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 38.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
10th Road is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near K-148 / 10th Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brantford, KS to Hanover, KS is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (K-148 / 10th Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (K-15 / Quivira Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles (US 36 / East 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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K-148 / 10th Road
Turn left onto K-148 / 10th Road
Navigation decision point
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
K-15 / Quivira Road
Turn left onto K-15 / Quivira Road
Navigation decision point
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 36 / East 7th Street
Turn right onto US 36 / East 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
34.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
K-148 / All American Road
Turn left onto K-148 / All American Road
Navigation decision point
5
38.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
West Elm Street
Turn left onto West Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Road | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| Quivira Road | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| 17th Road | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| All American Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Pony Express Avenue | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| 19th Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East North Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hanover Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
10th Road
— 16.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brantford, KS and Hanover, KS.
1
Start on Abbey Boulevard
17 ft
·
6 sec
·
Abbey Boulevard
2
Turn left onto K-148
17 mi
·
20 min
·
10th Road
3
Turn left onto K-15
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Quivira Road
4
Continue on K-15
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
B Street
5
Turn right onto US 36
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 7th Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 36
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
17th Road
7
Continue on US 36
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Pony Express Avenue
8
Continue on US 36
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
19th Road
9
Turn left onto K-148
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
All American Road
10
Turn left onto KS 234
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Hanover Avenue
11
Continue on East North Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East North Street
12
Turn right onto North Denver Avenue
393 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Denver Avenue
13
Turn left onto West Elm Street
231 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Elm Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Elm Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.3 mi from Brantford, KS · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Brantford, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hanover, KS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hanover, KS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Hanover, KS
Evening in Hanover on Friday
Local time
7:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Washington, 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
4 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
48m 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 Brantford, KS to Hanover, KS covers 38.6 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 10th Road, Quivira Road, 17th Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Brantford, 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.
The drive from Brantford, KS to Hanover, KS is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (K-148 / 10th Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (K-15 / Quivira Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles (US 36 / East 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brantford, KS to Hanover, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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