Origin
Delavan, KS
Night in Delavan on Friday
Local time
10:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delavan, KS to Dunlap, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delavan, KS
Tien Nguyen
Dunlap, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Delavan, KS to Dunlap, KS covers 27 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Street, Dunlap Road, 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on 5th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m 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 45m drive with frequent turns across 27 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 18.1 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 18.1 miles in near South 5th Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Delavan, KS to Dunlap, KS is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.1 miles (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.7 miles (4th 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.
3
18.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South 5th Street
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
3
18.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Walnut Street
Turn left onto Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
4th Street
Turn left onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | 18.1 mi | 23m |
| Dunlap Road | 8.3 mi | 20m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
5th Street
— 18.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delavan, KS and Dunlap, KS.
1
Start on US 56
18 mi
·
23 min
·
5th Street
2
Turn right onto South 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South 5th Street
3
Turn left onto Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Walnut Street
4
Continue on Dunlap Road
8.3 mi
·
20 min
·
Dunlap Road
5
Turn left onto 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
6
Arrive at destination
4th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Dunlap, KS
Night in Dunlap on Friday
Local time
10:43 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
6 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
45m 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 Delavan, KS to Dunlap, KS covers 27 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Street, Dunlap Road, 4th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Delavan, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.22 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 Delavan, KS to Dunlap, KS is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.1 miles (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.7 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Delavan, KS to Dunlap, 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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