Origin
Liebenthal, KS
Late night in Liebenthal on Friday
Local time
3:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Liebenthal, KS to Alexander, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexander, KS
Efrem C.
Trip Overview
The drive from Liebenthal, KS to Alexander, KS covers 26.7 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, West Union Street, West 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.4 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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 34m drive with frequent turns across 26.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 13.4 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 near US 183 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Liebenthal, KS to Alexander, KS is easy. At 34m 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 (US 183 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (KS 96 / West Union Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 183 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 183 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
13.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
KS 96 / West Union Street
Turn right onto KS 96 / West Union Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
26.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| West Union Street | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| West 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 13.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liebenthal, KS and Alexander, KS.
1
Start on West 4th Street
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 4th Street
2
Turn right onto US 183
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto KS 96
13 mi
·
15 min
·
West Union Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
5
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.17 one way
$8.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Alexander, KS
Late night in Alexander on Friday
Local time
3:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°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
1 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
34m 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 Liebenthal, KS to Alexander, KS covers 26.7 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, West Union Street, West 4th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 miles from Liebenthal, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.17 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 Liebenthal, KS to Alexander, KS is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 183 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (KS 96 / West Union Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Liebenthal, KS to Alexander, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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