Origin
South Haven, KS
Afternoon in South Haven on Thursday
Local time
2:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Haven, KS to Whitman, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
33.9 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from South Haven, KS to Whitman, KS covers 33.9 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kansas Turnpike, East 10th Avenue, East 160th Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on Kansas Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from South Haven, KS to Whitman, KS covers 33.9 miles and takes about 55m, 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 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kansas Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Clyde Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Clyde Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 166 / East 160th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Clyde Street
Continue onto Clyde Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 166 / East 160th Street South
Turn right onto US 166 / East 160th Street South
Navigation decision point
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 160: Wellington, Winfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward US 160: Wellington, Winfield
5
19.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
29.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
North Sumner Avenue
Turn left onto North Sumner Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from South Haven, KS to Whitman, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Winfield along the way.
Winfield
19.5 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike | 15.2 mi | 15m |
| East 10th Avenue | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| East 160th Street South | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| North Oxford Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| North River Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Valley Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| North Sumner Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 15.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Haven, KS and Whitman, KS.
1
Start on Santa Fe Road
5 ft
·
2 sec
·
Santa Fe Road
2
Continue on Clyde Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Clyde Street
3
Turn left onto US 81
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto US 166
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East 160th Street South
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Merge onto I 35
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 19
Toward US 160: Wellington, Winfield
8
Keep slight left at fork
181 ft
·
9 sec
9
Turn left onto US 160
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
East 10th Avenue
10
Continue on US 160
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Turn left onto North Sumner Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Sumner Avenue
12
Continue on North Oxford Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Oxford Road
13
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
14
Turn straight onto East 30th Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 30th Avenue North
15
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
16
Turn straight onto Valley Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley Road
17
Turn left onto East 40th Avenue North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 40th Avenue North
18
Turn right onto North River Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North River Road
19
Arrive at destination
North River Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from South Haven, KS · 20m 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 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from South Haven, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Whitman, KS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Whitman, 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
$5.30 one way
$10.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.76
Kansas Turnpike
(15.2 mi)
$0.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 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 | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
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
Whitman, KS
Afternoon in Whitman on Thursday
Local time
2:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Belle Plaine, 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
16 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
55m 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 South Haven, KS to Whitman, KS covers 33.9 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, East 10th Avenue, East 160th Street South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from South Haven, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.30 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Clyde Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 166 / East 160th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from South Haven, KS to Whitman, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Winfield along the way.
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