Origin
Sumnerville, KS
Late night in Sumnerville on Friday
Local time
1:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sumnerville, KS to Bennington, KS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumnerville, KS
Josef Traxler
Trip Overview
The drive from Sumnerville, KS to Bennington, KS covers 21.9 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 140th Road, Quartz Road, KS 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.2 miles on North 140th Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 21.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 140th Road is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 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 0.6 miles in near North 110th Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (North 110th Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (KS 18 / North 170th Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North 110th Road
Turn left onto North 110th Road
Navigation decision point
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward KS 18: Junction City, Lincoln
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KS 18: Junction City, Lincoln
5
19.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
KS 18 / North 170th Road
At end of road, turn left onto KS 18 / North 170th Road
Navigation decision point
4
21 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
KS 18
Turn right onto KS 18
Navigation decision point
4
21.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn left
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 Sumnerville, KS to Bennington, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Lincoln along the way.
Lincoln
17.3 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 140th Road | 13.2 mi | 13m |
| Quartz Road | 3 mi | 11m |
| KS 18 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| North 170th Road | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Quaker Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| North 110th Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North 140th Road
— 13.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumnerville, KS and Bennington, KS.
1
Start on Quaker Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Quaker Road
2
Turn left onto North 110th Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 110th Road
3
Turn right onto Quartz Road
3.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Quartz Road
4
Turn right onto US 81
13 mi
·
13 min
·
North 140th Road
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward KS 18: Junction City, Lincoln
6
Turn left onto KS 18
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
KS 18
7
At end of road, turn left onto KS 18
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 170th Road
8
Turn right onto KS 18
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 18
9
Turn left
17 ft
·
1 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Bennington, KS
Late night in Bennington on Friday
Local time
1:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
36m 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 Sumnerville, KS to Bennington, KS covers 21.9 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 140th Road, Quartz Road, KS 18. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 miles from Sumnerville, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.42 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 36m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (North 110th Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (KS 18 / North 170th Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Sumnerville, KS to Bennington, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Lincoln along the way.
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