Origin
Herington, KS
Evening in Herington on Thursday
Local time
5:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Herington, KS to Delavan, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
10m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
★
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Herington, KS
Tien Nguyen
Delavan, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
This short 7.4-mile drive from Herington to Delavan, Kansas, will only take about 10 minutes, making it a breeze to fit into any schedule. As a quick hop within the Great Plains region, it's perfect for a single-day trip with no need for an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on local roads, with no highway driving to worry about. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $1, so you won't break the bank on gas. This route offers a straightforward local experience, ideal for a quick transit between these two Kansas towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m 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 this 7.4-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating Kansas's local road network the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.8 miles on East Trapp Street, offering a brief period of consistent cruising. The route primarily utilizes East Trapp Street, North E Street, and East Main Street, indicating a progression through local streets and town centers. This isn't a high-speed transit; rather, it's a more deliberate pace through familiar territory.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Trapp Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 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 early in the drive near North A Street.
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 10m drive. You will face about 4 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 (North A Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North E Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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North A Street
Turn left onto North A Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North E Street
Turn right onto North E Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 56 Business / East Trapp Street
Turn left onto US 56 Business / East Trapp Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Trapp Street | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| North E Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North A Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Trapp Street
— 6.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Herington, KS and Delavan, KS.
1
Start on this road
15 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North A Street
118 ft
·
6 sec
·
North A Street
3
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn right onto North E Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North E Street
5
Turn left onto US 56 Business
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Trapp Street
6
Arrive at destination
US 56
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.16 one way
$2.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Evening in Delavan on Thursday
Local time
5:15 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
21 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
10m 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 Herington, KS to Delavan, KS covers 7.4 miles and takes about 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Trapp Street, North E Street, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Herington, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.16 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 10m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North A Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North E Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Herington, KS to Delavan, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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