Origin
Silver Lake, KS
Afternoon in Silver Lake on Thursday
Local time
2:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Lake, KS to Dover, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silver Lake, KS
Sean Ewing
Dover, KS
Barnabas Davoti
Trip Overview
The drive from Silver Lake, KS to Dover, KS covers 16.6 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Carlson Road, West Railroad Avenue, Northwest 39th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on Northwest Carlson Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.6 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 16.6 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.
Northwest Carlson Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 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 around 4 miles in near Northwest Crawford Road.
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 29m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (Northwest Crawford Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.5 miles (Northwest 39th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (Northwest Carlson Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Northwest Crawford Road
Turn sharp left onto Northwest Crawford Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Northwest 39th Street
Turn right onto Northwest 39th Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Northwest Carlson Road
Turn left onto Northwest Carlson Road
Navigation decision point
3
16 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
KS 4 / Southwest 57th Street
Turn left onto KS 4 / Southwest 57th Street
Navigation decision point
3
16.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
KS 4 / Southwest Douglas Road
Turn left onto KS 4 / Southwest Douglas Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Carlson Road | 9.9 mi | 15m |
| West Railroad Avenue | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 39th Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| Wabaunsee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 57th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Crawford Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Railroad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Chestnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Carlson Road
— 9.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake, KS and Dover, KS.
1
Start on US 24
461 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Chestnut Street
2
Continue on US 24
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Railroad Street
3
Continue on US 24
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Railroad Avenue
4
Turn sharp left onto Northwest Crawford Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Crawford Road
5
Turn right onto Northwest 39th Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest 39th Street
6
Turn left onto Northwest Carlson Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Carlson Road
7
Continue on Wabaunsee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wabaunsee Street
8
Continue on Northwest Carlson Road
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Northwest Carlson Road
9
Turn left onto KS 4
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southwest 57th Street
10
Turn left onto KS 4
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Douglas Road
11
Arrive at destination
KS 4
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
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
Dover, KS
Afternoon in Dover on Thursday
Local time
2:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 Silver Lake, KS to Dover, KS covers 16.6 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Carlson Road, West Railroad Avenue, Northwest 39th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from Silver Lake, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.60 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 29m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (Northwest Crawford Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.5 miles (Northwest 39th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (Northwest Carlson Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Silver Lake, KS to Dover, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Dover, KS
More from Silver Lake, KS
More trips to Dover, KS
Explore more options from Silver Lake, KS or browse trips ending in Dover, KS.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse KS road trips.
Explore maps for Silver Lake, KS or Dover, KS on MapSof.net.