Origin
Mulvane, KS
Evening in Mulvane on Thursday
Local time
8:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mulvane, KS to Whitman, KS
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mulvane, KS
Zsolt Pujsz
Whitman, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Mulvane, KS to Whitman, KS covers 13.8 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North River Road, Eisenhower Memorial Highway, North Greenwich Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on North River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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 42m drive with frequent turns across 13.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 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 KS 53 / East Main 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 42m 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 (KS 53 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (North River Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
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KS 53 / East Main Street
Turn right onto KS 53 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
North River Road
Turn right onto North River Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East 90th Avenue North
At end of road, turn right onto East 90th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
East 70th Avenue North
Turn left onto East 70th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North River Road | 5.7 mi | 22m |
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| North Greenwich Road | 2.1 mi | 8m |
| East 90th Avenue North | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 70th Avenue North | 1 mi | 3m |
| East 119th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Prather Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North River Road
— 5.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mulvane, KS and Whitman, KS.
1
Start on Prather Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
Prather Street
2
Turn right onto KS 53
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on KS 53
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 119th Street
4
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
5
Turn straight onto KS 15
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
6
Turn right onto North River Road
3.7 mi
·
14 min
·
North River Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto East 90th Avenue North
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 90th Avenue North
8
Turn left onto North Greenwich Road
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
North Greenwich Road
9
Turn left onto East 70th Avenue North
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East 70th Avenue North
10
Continue on North River Road
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North River Road
11
Arrive at destination
North River Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Whitman, KS
Evening in Whitman on Thursday
Local time
8:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
9 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
42m 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 Mulvane, KS to Whitman, KS covers 13.8 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North River Road, Eisenhower Memorial Highway, North Greenwich Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Mulvane, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.16 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 42m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KS 53 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (North River Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mulvane, KS to Whitman, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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