Origin
Council Grove, KS
Afternoon in Council Grove on Thursday
Local time
12:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Council Grove, KS to Delavan, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Council Grove, KS
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Delavan, KS
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Trip Overview
This short 17.6-mile drive from Council Grove, KS, to Delavan, KS, will only take you about 22 minutes, making it a perfect addition to any day trip in the Great Plains region. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. Since there are no planned stops and the drive is so brief, you won't need an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes local roads, specifically West Main Street and North Mission Street, before transitioning to 5th Street. This is a straightforward local journey, ideal for a quick transit or a brief exploration between two points within Kansas.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The majority of your travel, a continuous stretch of 17.5 miles, will be on West Main Street. This suggests a local road experience for almost the entire trip. You'll navigate through familiar local streets rather than open highways, so keep an eye out for frequent turns and transitions as you make your way from Council Grove to Delavan. The road profile indicates a more intimate journey through the landscape rather than a high-speed transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 17.5 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 North Mission Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Council Grove, KS to Delavan, KS is easy. At 22m 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 (North Mission Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 56 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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North Mission Street
Turn left onto North Mission Street
Navigation decision point
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US 56 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 56 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 17.5 mi | 21m |
| North Mission Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 17.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Council Grove, KS and Delavan, KS.
1
Start on this road
49 ft
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8 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto North Mission Street
204 ft
·
10 sec
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North Mission Street
3
Turn right onto US 56
18 mi
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21 min
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West Main Street
4
Arrive at destination
US 56
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Delavan, KS
Afternoon in Delavan on Thursday
Local time
12:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
20 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
22m 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 Council Grove, KS to Delavan, KS covers 17.6 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, North Mission Street, 5th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Council Grove, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.75 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 Council Grove, KS to Delavan, KS is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Mission Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 56 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Council Grove, KS to Delavan, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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