Trip from Otis, KS to Alexander, KS

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

42m

Distance

32.8 mi

53 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 39m ★

6 AM

0h 43m

8 AM

0h 50m

10 AM

0h 45m

12 PM

0h 45m

3 PM

0h 46m

5 PM

0h 50m

8 PM

0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Otis, KS to Alexander, KS covers 32.8 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 KS 4, West Union Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14 miles on KS 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 32.8 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 (43%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Otis, KS to Alexander, KS covers 32.8 miles and takes about 42m, 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 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

KS 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 14 miles.

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 4th Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Otis, KS to Alexander, KS is easy. At 42m with 43% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KS 4): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (US 183 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 4th Street

Turn left onto 4th Street

Navigation decision point

4

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | KS 4

At end of road, turn left onto KS 4

Navigation decision point

4

14.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 183 / Main Street

Turn left onto US 183 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

6

19.4 mi into trip | ~26m in | KS 96 / West Union Street

Turn right onto KS 96 / West Union Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

3

32.7 mi into trip | ~42m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
KS 4	14 mi	16m
West Union Street	13.3 mi	15m
Main Street	5.2 mi	8m
4th Street	0.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: KS 4 — 14 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Otis, KS and Alexander, KS.

1

Start on this road

122 ft · 14 sec · this road

2

Turn left onto 4th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · 4th Street

3

At end of road, turn left onto KS 4

14 mi · 16 min · KS 4

4

Turn left onto US 183

5.0 mi · 8 min · Main Street

5

Turn right onto KS 96

13 mi · 15 min · West Union Street

Use the right lane.

6

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Main Street

7

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.13 one way

$10.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$5.63	$11.26
premium	$4.89	$6.31	$12.62
diesel	$5.61	$7.24	$14.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.8	$3.44	$1.57
Efficient EV	8.2	$2.87	$1.31
EV Truck/SUV	13.1	$4.59	$2.10

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Otis, KS

Night in Otis on Thursday

Local time

10:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alexander, KS

Night in Alexander on Thursday

Local time

10:48 PM

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

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 Otis, KS to Alexander, KS covers 32.8 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are KS 4, West Union Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Otis, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.13 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 Otis, KS to Alexander, KS is easy. At 42m with 43% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KS 4): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (US 183 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Otis, KS to Alexander, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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