Origin
Conway Springs, KS
Afternoon in Conway Springs on Thursday
Local time
12:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conway Springs, KS to Whitman, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Conway Springs, KS
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Conway Springs, KS to Whitman, KS covers 29.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 90th Avenue North, East 90th Avenue North, North Greenwich Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.4 miles on West 90th Avenue North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m 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 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 29.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 90th Avenue North is the longest continuous segment at about 16.4 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 around 0.1 miles in near KS-49 / North 5th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Conway Springs, KS to Whitman, KS is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KS-49 / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Parallel Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles (North Greenwich Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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KS-49 / North 5th Street
Turn right onto KS-49 / North 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Parallel Street
Turn left onto Parallel Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
North Greenwich Road
Turn right onto North Greenwich Road
Navigation decision point
4
26.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
East 70th Avenue North
Turn left onto East 70th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 90th Avenue North | 16.4 mi | 37m |
| East 90th Avenue North | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| North Greenwich Road | 2.1 mi | 8m |
| North River Road | 2 mi | 7m |
| East 70th Avenue North | 1 mi | 3m |
| West 4th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Parallel Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 90th Avenue North
— 16.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway Springs, KS and Whitman, KS.
1
Start on Spring Avenue
322 ft
·
16 sec
·
Spring Avenue
2
Turn right onto KS-49
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North 5th Street
3
Turn left onto Parallel Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Parallel Street
4
Continue on West 90th Avenue North
16 mi
·
37 min
·
West 90th Avenue North
5
Continue on East 90th Avenue North
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East 90th Avenue North
6
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Avenue
7
Continue on East 90th Avenue North
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East 90th Avenue North
8
Turn right onto North Greenwich Road
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
North Greenwich Road
9
Turn left onto East 70th Avenue North
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East 70th Avenue North
10
Continue on North River Road
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North River Road
11
Arrive at destination
North River Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.60 one way
$9.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.05 | $10.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Whitman, KS
Afternoon in Whitman on Thursday
Local time
12:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
9 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
1h 11m 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 Conway Springs, KS to Whitman, KS covers 29.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 90th Avenue North, East 90th Avenue North, North Greenwich Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Conway Springs, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.60 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 Conway Springs, KS to Whitman, KS is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KS-49 / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Parallel Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles (North Greenwich Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Conway Springs, KS to Whitman, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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