Origin
Quenemo, KS
Afternoon in Quenemo on Thursday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quenemo, KS to Mineral Springs, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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 46m
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.
Trip Overview
The drive from Quenemo, KS to Mineral Springs, KS covers 25.7 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 5th Street, South Stubbs Road, East 253rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 39m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 39m drive with frequent turns across 25.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 5th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Quenemo, KS to Mineral Springs, KS is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Quenemo, KS to Mineral Springs, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 5th Street | — | — |
| South Stubbs Road | — | — |
| East 253rd Street | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| East 137th Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Southwest Topeka Boulevard | — | — |
| East 125th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quenemo, KS and Mineral Springs, KS.
1
Start on East Maple Street
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Maple Street
2
Turn right onto North 5th Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
North 5th Street
3
Continue on South Stubbs Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Stubbs Road
4
Turn left onto East 253rd Street
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
East 253rd Street
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
6
Exit the roundabout
12 mi
·
14 min
7
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
8
Turn left onto East 137th Street
174 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 137th Street
9
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto Southwest Topeka Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Topeka Boulevard
11
Turn right onto East 125th Street
13 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 125th Street
12
Arrive at your destination
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
Mineral Springs, KS
Afternoon in Mineral Springs on Thursday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
15 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
39m 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 Quenemo, KS to Mineral Springs, KS covers 25.7 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 5th Street, South Stubbs Road, East 253rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Quenemo, 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 Quenemo, KS to Mineral Springs, KS is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Quenemo, KS to Mineral Springs, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Quenemo, KS to Mineral Springs, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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