Origin
Hanover, KS
Evening in Hanover on Friday
Local time
5:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, KS to Brantford, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
38.6 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, KS
Pho Tomass
Brantford, KS
Anurag Jamwal
Trip Overview
Hanover, KS to Brantford, KS is 38.6 miles and takes about 48 minutes via West North Street and Hanover Avenue, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, direct drive primarily within the Great Plains region, staying within Kansas the entire time. Expect a straightforward journey with a turn-heavy local feel, making it an easy addition to a larger trip or a quick standalone excursion. The minimal distance and duration mean you won't need extensive planning for this particular segment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles, meaning you'll be navigating through familiar county roads and local streets for the entire 38.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but given the short total distance and local road profile, you can anticipate frequent turns and changes in direction rather than long, straight segments. The route stays within the Great Plains, so the landscape will likely be consistent, offering a grounded, everyday driving experience without dramatic shifts in scenery or road type. Be prepared to pay attention to navigation as you transition between West North Street, Hanover Avenue, and the All American Road.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
10th Road is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hanover, KS to Brantford, KS is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West North Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (K-148 / All American Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West North Street
Turn left onto West North Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
K-148 / All American Road
At end of road, turn right onto K-148 / All American Road
Navigation decision point
5
15 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
K-15 / B Street
Turn left onto K-15 / B Street
Navigation decision point
4
22 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
K-148 / 10th Road
Turn right onto K-148 / 10th Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Road | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| Quivira Road | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| 17th Road | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| All American Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Pony Express Avenue | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| 19th Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West North Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hanover Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
10th Road
— 16.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, KS and Brantford, KS.
1
Start on West Elm Street
231 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Elm Street
2
Turn right
393 ft
·
22 sec
3
Turn left onto West North Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West North Street
4
Continue on KS 234
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hanover Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto K-148
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
All American Road
6
Turn right onto US 36
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
19th Road
7
Continue on US 36
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Pony Express Avenue
8
Continue on US 36
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
17th Road
9
Continue on US 36
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East 7th Street
10
Turn left onto K-15
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
B Street
11
Continue on K-15
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Quivira Road
12
Turn right onto K-148
17 mi
·
20 min
·
10th Road
13
Turn right onto Abbey Boulevard
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Abbey Boulevard
14
Arrive at destination
Abbey Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.3 mi from Hanover, KS · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Hanover, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brantford, KS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brantford, 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
$6.03 one way
$12.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Brantford, KS
Evening in Brantford on Friday
Local time
5:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Washington, KS
19 mi in
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
4 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
48m 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 Hanover, KS to Brantford, KS covers 38.6 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 10th Road, Quivira Road, 17th Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Hanover, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.03 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 Hanover, KS to Brantford, KS is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West North Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (K-148 / All American Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hanover, KS to Brantford, 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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