Origin
Newton, KS
Afternoon in Newton on Friday
Local time
3:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, KS to Andover, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, KS
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Andover, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, KS to Andover, KS covers 33.5 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KS 15, KS 96, East 21st Street North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.7 miles on KS 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 33.5 miles, with most of the trip on KS 15 and KS 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.7 miles on KS 15.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KS 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 15 and KS 96. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near KS 15.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (KS 15): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (KS 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
KS 15
Take the ramp onto KS 15 toward US 50 East, KS 15 South: Wichita, Emporia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East, KS 15 South: Wichita, Empori...
8
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
KS 15
Keep slight right at fork onto KS 15 toward I 135 South, US 81 South, KS 15 South: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 135 South, US 81 South, KS 15 South: W...
6
21.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
KS 96
Take the exit onto KS 96 toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
KS 96
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96 toward KS 96 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward KS 96 East
5
33.5 mi into trip
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~45m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 15 | 19.7 mi | 21m |
| KS 96 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| East 21st Street North | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Washington Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Andover Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| South Kansas Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 15
— 19.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, KS and Andover, KS.
1
Start on KS 15
65 ft
·
30 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on KS 15
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn straight onto KS 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Road
4
Continue on KS 15
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Kansas Avenue
5
Take the ramp onto KS 15
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 15
Toward US 50 East, KS 15 South: Wichita, Emporia
6
Keep slight right at fork onto KS 15
19 mi
·
20 min
·
KS 15
Toward I 135 South, US 81 South, KS 15 South: Wichita
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit onto KS 96
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 96
Toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
KS 96
Toward KS 96 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward 21st Street
10
Turn left onto East 21st Street North
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East 21st Street North
11
Turn right onto North Andover Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Andover Road
12
Turn right onto Harrison Street
340 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
13
Turn left onto North Main Street
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Newton, KS · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Newton, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Andover, KS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Andover, KS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Andover, KS
Afternoon in Andover on Friday
Local time
3:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Park City, KS
17 mi in
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
4 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
45m 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 Newton, KS to Andover, KS covers 33.5 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KS 15, KS 96, East 21st Street North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Newton, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.24 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 short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (KS 15): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (KS 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Newton, KS to Andover, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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