Origin
Burlingame, KS
Afternoon in Burlingame on Thursday
Local time
12:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlingame, KS to Mineral Springs, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Burlingame, KS to Mineral Springs, KS covers 14.4 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 173rd Street, West 157th Street, US 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on West 173rd Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 14.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 173rd Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 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 around 10.1 miles in.
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 23m 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 10.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (US 75): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 75
Merge onto US 75
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
12.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
East 137th Street
Turn left onto East 137th Street
Navigation decision point
3
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Southwest Topeka Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Topeka Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 173rd Street | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| West 157th Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| US 75 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Topeka Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Santa Fe Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Brownie Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 173rd Street
— 6.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlingame, KS and Mineral Springs, KS.
1
Start on KS 31
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Santa Fe Avenue
2
Continue on US 56
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
West 173rd Street
3
Turn slight left onto US 56
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Brownie Street
4
Continue on US 56
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
5
Continue on US 56
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 157th Street
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
7
Merge onto US 75
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 75
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
9
Turn left onto East 137th Street
175 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 137th Street
10
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto Southwest Topeka Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Topeka Boulevard
12
Turn right onto East 125th Street
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
East 125th Street
13
Arrive at destination
East 125th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Mineral Springs, KS
Afternoon in Mineral Springs on Thursday
Local time
12:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
2 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
23m 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 Burlingame, KS to Mineral Springs, KS covers 14.4 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 173rd Street, West 157th Street, US 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Burlingame, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.25 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 23m 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 10.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (US 75): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Burlingame, KS to Mineral Springs, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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