Origin
Formoso, KS
Afternoon in Formoso on Saturday
Local time
3:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Formoso, KS to Jewell, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Formoso, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
Formoso to Jewell is 19.3 miles and takes about 28 minutes via US 36 and KS 14, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward drive. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making it a simple transit between two points. Consider this trip if you're looking for a quick, no-fuss connection between these two small Kansas towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 36 | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| KS 14 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| 280 Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Patterson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 36
— 9.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Formoso, KS and Jewell, KS.
1
Start on this road
110 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Patterson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Patterson Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto 280 Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
280 Road
4
Turn left onto US 36
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 36
5
Turn left onto KS 14
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
KS 14
6
Turn left onto Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Pearl Street
7
Arrive at destination
Pearl Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.1 — 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
|
Patterson Avenue
Turn left onto Patterson Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
280 Road
At end of road, turn left onto 280 Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 36
Turn left onto US 36
Navigation decision point
3
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
KS 14
Turn left onto KS 14
Navigation decision point
4
19.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Pearl Street
Turn left onto Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 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 | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
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
Jewell, KS
Afternoon in Jewell on Saturday
Local time
3:41 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
28m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 91% of your journey on main roads like US 36 and KS 14. Expect a swift and direct experience, largely on two-lane highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.7 miles on US 36, allowing for a consistent pace. The route maintains a highway feel for most of its duration, transitioning smoothly between US 36 and KS 14 before reaching your destination.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on US 36.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 36 and KS 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Patterson Avenue.
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 28m 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 (Patterson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (280 Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on US 36. 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 (Patterson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (280 Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 36): 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 US Trip Planner 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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