Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Herington, KS
Tien Nguyen
Parkerville, KS
Tien Nguyen
The drive from Herington, KS to Parkerville, KS covers 21.3 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KS 4, J Avenue, US 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on KS 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 36m highway drive covering 21.3 miles, with most of the trip on KS 4 and J Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.5 miles on KS 4.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 4 and J Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North A Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 10 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 F Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto North A Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto North F Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto East Arnold Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 77
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 4 | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| J Avenue | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| US 77 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East Arnold Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North F Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Plum Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Herington, KS and Parkerville, KS.
Start on this road
Turn left onto North A Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto North F Street
Turn right onto East Arnold Street
Turn right
Turn left onto US 77
Turn right onto KS 4
Turn left onto KS 4
Turn right onto J Avenue
Continue on Plum Street
Turn left onto Pearl Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 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 | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Herington on Friday
Local time
8:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Parkerville on Friday
Local time
8:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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