Origin
Timken, KS
Late night in Timken on Friday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Timken, KS to Alexander, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
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.
Alexander, KS
Efrem C.
Trip Overview
The drive from Timken, KS to Alexander, KS covers 21.2 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 KS 96, Main Street, North Railroad Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on KS 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 21.2 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 (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 21.2 miles, with most of the trip on KS 96 and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.3 miles on KS 96.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KS 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 96 and Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Railroad Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Timken, KS to Alexander, KS is easy. At 27m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (KS 96): 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.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Railroad Avenue
Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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KS 96
Turn right onto KS 96
Navigation decision point
3
21 mi into trip
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~26m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 96 | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| North Railroad Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Locust Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 96
— 20.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timken, KS and Alexander, KS.
1
Start on Locust Street
156 ft
·
8 sec
·
Locust Street
2
Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Railroad Avenue
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto KS 96
20 mi
·
23 min
·
KS 96
5
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
6
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 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 | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
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
Alexander, KS
Late night in Alexander on Friday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°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
1 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 Timken, KS to Alexander, KS covers 21.2 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KS 96, Main Street, North Railroad Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Timken, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.31 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.
The drive from Timken, KS to Alexander, KS is easy. At 27m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (KS 96): Navigation decision point.
The route from Timken, KS to Alexander, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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