Origin
Esbon, KS
Afternoon in Esbon on Saturday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Esbon, KS to Jewell, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Esbon, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
Esbon to Jewell is 24.9 miles and takes about 34 minutes via P Road and KS 14, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward connection between two small communities. Expect a mixed drive that's easy to manage, making it a simple addition to a larger journey or a quick trip on its own. With minimal driving time and low fuel costs, this route is highly accessible for most travelers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| P Road | 14 mi | 17m |
| KS 14 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| 50 Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Henry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
P Road
— 14 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Esbon, KS and Jewell, KS.
1
Start on Henry Street
64 ft
·
5 sec
·
Henry Street
2
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
3
Continue on KS 112
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
50 Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 112
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
50 Road
5
Turn left onto US 36
14 mi
·
17 min
·
P Road
6
Turn right onto KS 14
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
KS 14
7
Turn left onto Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Pearl Street
8
Arrive at destination
Pearl Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Grand Avenue
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
KS 112 / 50 Road
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 112 / 50 Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 36 / P Road
Turn left onto US 36 / P Road
Navigation decision point
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
KS 14
Turn right onto KS 14
Navigation decision point
4
24.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Pearl Street
Turn left onto Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
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
Jewell, KS
Afternoon in Jewell on Saturday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed drive experience, with 32% of it on highways. You'll encounter a 14-mile stretch on P Road, which will likely be your longest uninterrupted period of driving. As you transition to KS 14 and 50 Road, the character of the drive will shift, offering a blend of more open highway and potentially quieter local road segments. The overall feel is practical, designed for efficient travel between these two points rather than showcasing dramatic scenery.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on P Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grand Avenue.
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 34m 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: near the start (Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KS 112 / 50 Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.8 miles (US 36 / P Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 miles on P Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KS 112 / 50 Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.8 miles (US 36 / P Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jewell, KS before heading back.
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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