Origin
Kenton, DE
Afternoon in Kenton on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenton, DE to Dover, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenton, DE
Alberto Ramírez Sobrino
Dover, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kenton, DE to Dover, DE covers 10.1 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kenton Road, Seven Hickories Road, Forrest Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.9 miles on Kenton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kenton Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Seven Hickories Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Forrest Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Division Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Forest Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Commerce Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Governors Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Loockerman Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kenton Road
— 4.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenton, DE and Dover, DE.
1
Start on DE 300
217 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto DE 42
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Commerce Street
3
Continue on DE 42
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Seven Hickories Road
4
Turn right onto DE 15
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Kenton Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto DE 8; DE 15 Alternate
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Forrest Avenue
6
Continue on DE 8
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Forest Street
7
Continue on DE 8
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Division Street
8
Turn right onto US 13 Alternate
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Governors Avenue
9
Turn left onto West Loockerman Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Loockerman Street
10
Turn left onto Kings Highway
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kings Highway
11
Arrive at destination
Kings Highway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
DE 42 / East Commerce Street
Turn left onto DE 42 / East Commerce Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
DE 8; DE 15 Alternate / Forrest Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto DE 8; DE 15 Alternate / Forrest Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 13 Alternate / South Governors Avenue
Turn right onto US 13 Alternate / South Governors Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
West Loockerman Street
Turn left onto West Loockerman Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Kings Highway
Turn left onto Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Dover, DE
Afternoon in Dover on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
15 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
17m 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?
10.1 mi in 17m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on Kenton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 DE 42 / East Commerce 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 17m drive. You will face about 6 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 (DE 42 / East Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (DE 8; DE 15 Alternate / Forrest Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (US 13 Alternate / South Governors Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.9 miles on Kenton 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 (DE 42 / East Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (DE 8; DE 15 Alternate / Forrest Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (US 13 Alternate / South Governors Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dover, DE 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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