Origin
Tecumseh, KS
Morning in Tecumseh on Saturday
Local time
7:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tecumseh, KS to Silver Lake, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tecumseh, KS
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Silver Lake, KS
Sean Ewing
Trip Overview
The drive from Tecumseh, KS to Silver Lake, KS covers 20.6 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oakland Expressway, US 24, Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on Oakland Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 20.6 miles, with most of the trip on Oakland Expressway and US 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.7 miles on Oakland Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oakland Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Oakland Expressway and US 24. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Southeast Tecumseh Road.
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 20.6 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 0.2 miles (Southeast Tecumseh Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 40): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (US 40; KS 4 / Oakland Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southeast Tecumseh Road
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast Tecumseh Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 40
Turn right onto US 40
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 40; KS 4 / Oakland Expressway
Merge onto US 40; KS 4 / Oakland Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
12.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 24 West: Manhattan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward US 24 West: Manhattan
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 24
Merge onto US 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland Expressway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| US 24 | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| US 40 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Tecumseh Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 3rd Terrace | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Chestnut Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Oakland Expressway
— 8.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tecumseh, KS and Silver Lake, KS.
1
Start on Southeast 3rd Terrace
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Southeast 3rd Terrace
2
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast Tecumseh Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Southeast Tecumseh Road
3
Turn right onto US 40
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp onto US 40
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 40
5
Merge onto US 40; KS 4
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Oakland Expressway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 75 North: Holton
7
Continue on US 75
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 24 West: Manhattan
Use the sharp right lane.
9
Merge onto US 24
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 24
Use the straight lane.
10
Arrive at destination
US 24
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Silver Lake, KS
Morning in Silver Lake on Saturday
Local time
7:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
25 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
27m 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 Tecumseh, KS to Silver Lake, KS covers 20.6 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oakland Expressway, US 24, Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Tecumseh, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.22 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 20.6 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 0.2 miles (Southeast Tecumseh Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 40): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (US 40; KS 4 / Oakland Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tecumseh, KS to Silver Lake, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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