Origin
Culver, KS
Evening in Culver on Thursday
Local time
7:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Culver, KS to Sumnerville, KS
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumnerville, KS
Josef Traxler
Trip Overview
The drive from Culver, KS to Sumnerville, KS covers 27.4 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 81, KS 18, Quartz Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.2 miles on US 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 46m highway drive covering 27.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 81 and KS 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.2 miles on US 81.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 81 and KS 18. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 8 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 (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4th Street
Turn left onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward US 81 North: Concordia
Navigation decision point
Toward US 81 North: Concordia
4
26.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
North 110th Road
At end of road, turn left onto North 110th Road
Navigation decision point
4
26.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Quaker Road
Turn right onto Quaker Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 81 | 13.2 mi | 13m |
| KS 18 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Quartz Road | 3 mi | 11m |
| North 90th Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| Quaker Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| North 110th Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 81
— 13.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Culver, KS and Sumnerville, KS.
1
Start on Kansas Avenue
211 ft
·
14 sec
·
Kansas Avenue
2
Turn left onto 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
4th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto West Street
464 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Street
4
Continue on North 90th Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North 90th Road
5
Turn right onto KS 18
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
KS 18
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 81 North: Concordia
7
Merge onto US 81
13 mi
·
13 min
·
US 81
8
Turn left onto Quartz Road
3.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Quartz Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto North 110th Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 110th Road
10
Turn right onto Quaker Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Quaker Road
11
Arrive at destination
Quaker Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 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 | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
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
Sumnerville, KS
Evening in Sumnerville on Thursday
Local time
7:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
46m 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 Culver, KS to Sumnerville, KS covers 27.4 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 81, KS 18, Quartz Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 miles from Culver, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.28 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 46m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Culver, KS to Sumnerville, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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