Origin
Parkerville, KS
Night in Parkerville on Friday
Local time
9:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkerville, KS to Delavan, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkerville, KS
Tien Nguyen
Delavan, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
This quick 16.4-mile drive from Parkerville to Delavan, Kansas, will take you about 29 minutes to complete, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on KS 149 and US 56, with a short segment on J Avenue, as you traverse the familiar Great Plains region. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is very accessible for a short excursion. There are no planned stops, suggesting a straightforward journey where you can focus on reaching your destination efficiently. It's a simple, direct path suited for a quick hop between towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 16.4-mile trip, with 72% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.1 miles on KS 149, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. While primarily highway, the inclusion of J Avenue and US 56 introduces some variation, though the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel. This drive is built for covering ground smoothly rather than winding through picturesque landscapes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KS 149 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 149 and J Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Plum Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Parkerville, KS to Delavan, KS is easy. At 29m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Plum Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (KS 4): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 56): 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
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Plum Street
Turn right onto Plum Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
KS 4
Turn left onto KS 4
Navigation decision point
3
12.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 56
Turn right onto US 56
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 149 | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| J Avenue | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| US 56 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| KS 4 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Plum Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
KS 149
— 6.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkerville, KS and Delavan, KS.
1
Start on Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pearl Street
2
Turn right onto Plum Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Plum Street
3
Continue on J Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
J Avenue
4
Continue on J Avenue
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
J Avenue
5
Turn left onto KS 4
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
KS 4
6
Continue on KS 149
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
KS 149
7
Turn right onto US 56
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 56
8
Arrive at destination
US 56
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Delavan, KS
Night in Delavan on Friday
Local time
9:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m 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 Parkerville, KS to Delavan, KS covers 16.4 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KS 149, J Avenue, US 56. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Parkerville, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.56 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 Parkerville, KS to Delavan, KS is easy. At 29m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Plum Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (KS 4): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 56): Navigation decision point.
The route from Parkerville, KS to Delavan, 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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