Origin
Dunlap, KS
Late night in Dunlap on Saturday
Local time
1:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunlap, KS to Herington, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 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
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dunlap, KS
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Herington, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dunlap, KS to Herington, KS covers 34.4 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main 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 25.2 miles on East Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m 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 56m drive with frequent turns across 34.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 25.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,516 ft
1,187 ft
Total Climb
347 ft
Total Descent
179 ft
Highest Point
1,516 ft
~19.6 mi in
Elevation Range
330 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Dunlap Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Dunlap Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (South 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.9 miles (US 56 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Dunlap Road
At end of road, turn right onto Dunlap Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
South 5th Street
Keep slight right at fork onto South 5th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
8.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 56 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 56 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
34.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
South A Street
Turn right onto South A Street
Navigation decision point
5
34.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 25.2 mi | 32m |
| Dunlap Road | 8.3 mi | 19m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South A Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 25.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunlap, KS and Herington, KS.
1
Start on 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Dunlap Road
8.3 mi
·
19 min
·
Dunlap Road
3
Continue on Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Walnut Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto South 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South 5th Street
5
Turn left onto US 56
25 mi
·
32 min
·
East Main Street
6
Turn right onto South A Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South A Street
7
Turn left
15 ft
·
1 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Dunlap, KS · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Dunlap, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Herington, KS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Herington, KS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Herington, KS
Late night in Herington on Saturday
Local time
1:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
15 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
56m 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 Dunlap, KS to Herington, KS covers 34.4 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main 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 17.2 miles from Dunlap, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.38 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 56m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Dunlap Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (South 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.9 miles (US 56 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dunlap, KS to Herington, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,187 ft to 1,516 ft elevation with about 347 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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