Origin
Sumnerville, KS
Afternoon in Sumnerville on Thursday
Local time
1:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sumnerville, KS to Wells, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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 Wells, KS covers 15.9 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Limestone Road, North 140th Road, Quartz Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on Limestone Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 38m drive with frequent turns across 15.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Limestone Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 4 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 1.1 miles (Quartz Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 81 / North 140th Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Quartz Road
Turn right onto Quartz Road
Navigation decision point
3
4.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 81 / North 140th Road
Turn right onto US 81 / North 140th Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Limestone Road
Turn left onto Limestone Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Limestone Road | 6.2 mi | 15m |
| North 140th Road | 5 mi | 5m |
| Quartz Road | 3 mi | 11m |
| Quaker Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| North 203rd Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 110th Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Limestone Road
— 6.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumnerville, KS and Wells, 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
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North 140th Road
5
Turn left onto Limestone Road
6.2 mi
·
15 min
·
Limestone Road
6
Turn slight left onto North 203rd Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 203rd Road
7
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
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
Wells, KS
Afternoon in Wells on Thursday
Local time
1:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
38m 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 Wells, KS covers 15.9 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Limestone Road, North 140th Road, Quartz Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 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 $2.49 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 38m drive. You will face about 4 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 1.1 miles (Quartz Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 81 / North 140th Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sumnerville, KS to Wells, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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