Origin
Dwight, KS
Night in Dwight on Friday
Local time
9:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dwight, KS to Delavan, 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
24.9 mi
40 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dwight, KS
Enric Cruz López
Delavan, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Dwight, KS to Delavan, KS covers 24.9 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KS 4, KS 149, US 56 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on KS 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24.9 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 (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 24.9 miles, with most of the trip on KS 4 and KS 149. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.8 miles on KS 4.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KS 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 4 and KS 149. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KS 57 / 7th Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dwight, KS to Delavan, KS is easy. At 38m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KS 57 / 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (US 56): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KS 57 / 7th Street
Turn left onto KS 57 / 7th Street
Navigation decision point
3
21.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
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US 56
Turn right onto US 56
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 4 | 14.8 mi | 22m |
| KS 149 | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| US 56 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| 7th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Osage Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
KS 4
— 14.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dwight, KS and Delavan, KS.
1
Start on Osage Street
188 ft
·
13 sec
·
Osage Street
2
Turn left onto KS 57
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
7th Street
3
Continue on KS 4
11 mi
·
16 min
·
KS 4
4
Turn slight left onto KS 4
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
KS 4
5
Continue on KS 149
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
KS 149
6
Turn right onto US 56
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 56
7
Arrive at destination
US 56
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.89 one way
$7.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
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
Delavan, KS
Night in Delavan on Friday
Local time
9:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 Dwight, KS to Delavan, KS covers 24.9 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KS 4, KS 149, US 56. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Dwight, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.89 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 Dwight, KS to Delavan, KS is easy. At 38m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KS 57 / 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (US 56): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dwight, KS to Delavan, 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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