Origin
Dunlap, KS
Morning in Dunlap on Saturday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunlap, KS to Wilsey, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Wilsey, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
This short, 20.7-mile journey from Dunlap, KS, to Wilsey, KS, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 40 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, and can expect a modest fuel cost of around $3. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a bit more engaging than a straight shot. Given its brevity, it's perfect for a quick trip without the need for an overnight stay. Both Dunlap and Wilsey are situated within the Great Plains region, so you'll experience consistent prairie landscapes throughout your drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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 for the entirety of this route, with zero highway share. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 10.4 miles along East Main Street. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including Dunlap Road and 1800 Road, which will require your attention to navigation. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on local connectivity rather than high-speed travel, so be prepared for a more deliberate pace as you make your way across the Kansas landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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 10.4 miles.
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m 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
3
19.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
1800 Road
Turn left onto 1800 Road
Navigation decision point
5
20.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| Dunlap Road | 8.3 mi | 19m |
| 1800 Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 10.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunlap, KS and Wilsey, 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
10 mi
·
14 min
·
East Main Street
6
Turn left onto 1800 Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
1800 Road
7
Continue on North 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 1st Street
8
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.24 one way
$6.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Wilsey, KS
Morning in Wilsey on Saturday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 Wilsey, KS covers 20.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, Dunlap Road, 1800 Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 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 $3.24 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 40m 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 Wilsey, 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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