Origin
Deerhead, KS
Evening in Deerhead on Friday
Local time
7:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deerhead, KS to Lake City, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deerhead, KS
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Lake City, KS
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Trip Overview
Deerhead to Lake City is 13.1 miles and takes about 38 minutes via US 160, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within the Great Plains region of Kansas for its entirety. Expect a mixed driving experience that's more about efficient travel between two points than a destination in itself. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for those looking to connect two nearby locations without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This trip features a 39% highway share, meaning you'll encounter some faster-paced driving mixed with local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 5.1 miles on US 160, offering a consistent segment before transitions occur. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting you'll navigate through varied road types rather than a single monotonous highway. As you travel, expect the scenery to remain consistent with the Great Plains landscape.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 160 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near US 160.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Deerhead, KS to Lake City, KS is easy. At 38m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (US 160): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (Lake City Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (Cleveland Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 160
At end of road, turn right onto US 160
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Lake City Road
Turn left onto Lake City Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Cleveland Street
Turn right onto Cleveland Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 160 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Lake City Road | 4.2 mi | 16m |
| Aetna Road | 3 mi | 11m |
| Seminary Street | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Cleveland Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 160
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerhead, KS and Lake City, KS.
1
Start on Aetna Road
3.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Aetna Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 160
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 160
3
Turn left onto Lake City Road
4.2 mi
·
16 min
·
Lake City Road
4
Continue on Seminary Street
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Seminary Street
5
Turn right onto Cleveland Street
224 ft
·
9 sec
·
Cleveland Street
6
Arrive at destination
Cleveland Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
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
Lake City, KS
Evening in Lake City on Friday
Local time
7:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°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
38m 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 Deerhead, KS to Lake City, KS covers 13.1 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 160, Lake City Road, Aetna Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Deerhead, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.05 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 Deerhead, KS to Lake City, KS is easy. At 38m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (US 160): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (Lake City Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (Cleveland Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Deerhead, KS to Lake City, 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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