Origin
Mineral Springs, KS
Late night in Mineral Springs on Friday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mineral Springs, KS to Quenemo, KS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mineral Springs, KS
Solvej Nielsen
Trip Overview
The drive from Mineral Springs, KS to Quenemo, KS covers 25.7 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 75, East 237th Street, Southwest Topeka Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on US 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Mineral Springs, KS to Quenemo, KS covers 25.7 miles and takes about 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,130 ft
942 ft
Total Climb
239 ft
Total Descent
369 ft
Highest Point
1,130 ft
~1.8 mi in
Elevation Range
188 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Topeka Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mineral Springs, KS to Quenemo, KS is easy. At 38m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Topeka Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (KS 268 / East 237th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Southwest Topeka Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest Topeka Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
KS 268 / East 237th Street
Enter roundabout onto KS 268 / East 237th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
23.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
KS 68 / South Stubbs Road
Turn right onto KS 68 / South Stubbs Road
Navigation decision point
4
25.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
East Maple Street
Turn left onto East Maple Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 75 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| East 237th Street | 9.5 mi | 16m |
| Southwest Topeka Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| South Stubbs Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North 5th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Maple Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 125th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 75
— 12.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs, KS and Quenemo, KS.
1
Start on East 125th Street
13 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 125th Street
2
Turn left onto Southwest Topeka Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Topeka Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
5
Merge onto US 75
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 75
6
Enter roundabout onto KS 268
306 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 237th Street
7
Continue on KS 268
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
East 237th Street
8
Turn right onto KS 68
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Stubbs Road
9
Continue on KS 68
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
North 5th Street
10
Turn left onto East Maple Street
54 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Maple Street
11
Arrive at destination
East Maple Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 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 | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
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
Quenemo, KS
Late night in Quenemo on Friday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
2 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
38m 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 Mineral Springs, KS to Quenemo, KS covers 25.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 75, East 237th Street, Southwest Topeka Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Mineral Springs, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.02 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 Mineral Springs, KS to Quenemo, KS is easy. At 38m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Topeka Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (KS 268 / East 237th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Mineral Springs, KS to Quenemo, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 942 ft to 1,130 ft elevation with about 239 ft of total climbing.
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