Origin
Tescott, KS
Afternoon in Tescott on Thursday
Local time
3:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tescott, KS to Sumnerville, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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 Tescott, KS to Sumnerville, KS covers 30.9 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 81, KS 18, Quartz Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.2 miles on US 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 30.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 81 and KS 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.2 miles on US 81.
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.
US 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 81 and KS 18. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Railroad Avenue.
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 47m 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: near the start (Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (KS 18): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: 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 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Railroad Avenue
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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KS 18
At end of road, turn right onto KS 18
Navigation decision point
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward US 81 North: Concordia
Navigation decision point
Toward US 81 North: Concordia
4
29.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
North 110th Road
At end of road, turn left onto North 110th Road
Navigation decision point
4
30.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Quaker Road
Turn right onto Quaker Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 81 | 13.2 mi | 13m |
| KS 18 | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| Quartz Road | 3 mi | 11m |
| Quaker Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| South Kansas Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 110th Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 81
— 13.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tescott, KS and Sumnerville, KS.
1
Start on South Main Street
198 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
364 ft
·
21 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Kansas Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kansas Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto KS 18
13 mi
·
14 min
·
KS 18
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 81 North: Concordia
6
Merge onto US 81
13 mi
·
13 min
·
US 81
7
Turn left onto Quartz Road
3.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Quartz Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto North 110th Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 110th Road
9
Turn right onto Quaker Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Quaker Road
10
Arrive at destination
Quaker Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Tescott, KS · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Tescott, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sumnerville, KS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sumnerville, 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
$4.83 one way
$9.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.95 | $11.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Sumnerville, KS
Afternoon in Sumnerville on Thursday
Local time
3:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Minneapolis, KS
15 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
1 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
47m 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 Tescott, KS to Sumnerville, KS covers 30.9 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 81, KS 18, Quartz Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from Tescott, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.83 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 47m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (KS 18): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Tescott, KS to Sumnerville, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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