Origin
Whitman, KS
Afternoon in Whitman on Thursday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitman, KS to Conway Springs, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 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
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, KS
Tien Nguyen
Conway Springs, KS
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Whitman, KS to Conway Springs, KS covers 29.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 90th Avenue North, North Greenwich Road, North River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.8 miles on East 90th Avenue North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m 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 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 29.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 90th Avenue North is the longest continuous segment at about 22.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near North Greenwich Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Whitman, KS to Conway Springs, KS is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (North Greenwich Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (East 90th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles (KS-49 / North 5th Street): 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
3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
North Greenwich Road
Turn right onto North Greenwich Road
Navigation decision point
5
5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
East 90th Avenue North
At end of road, turn left onto East 90th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
29.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
KS-49 / North 5th Street
Turn right onto KS-49 / North 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
29.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Spring Avenue
Turn left onto Spring Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 90th Avenue North | 22.8 mi | 48m |
| North Greenwich Road | 2.1 mi | 8m |
| North River Road | 2 mi | 7m |
| East 70th Avenue North | 1 mi | 3m |
| East 4th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Parallel Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spring Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East 90th Avenue North
— 22.8 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, KS and Conway Springs, KS.
1
Start on North River Road
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North River Road
2
Continue on East 70th Avenue North
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East 70th Avenue North
3
Turn right onto North Greenwich Road
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
North Greenwich Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto East 90th Avenue North
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East 90th Avenue North
5
Continue on East 4th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
6
Continue on East 90th Avenue North
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
East 90th Avenue North
7
Continue on East 90th Avenue North
14 mi
·
33 min
·
East 90th Avenue North
8
Continue on Parallel Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Parallel Street
9
Turn right onto KS-49
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North 5th Street
10
Turn left onto Spring Avenue
322 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Spring Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.60 one way
$9.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.05 | $10.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Conway Springs, KS
Afternoon in Conway Springs on Thursday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
9 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
1h 11m 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 Whitman, KS to Conway Springs, KS covers 29.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 90th Avenue North, North Greenwich Road, North River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Whitman, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.60 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 Whitman, KS to Conway Springs, KS is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (North Greenwich Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (East 90th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles (KS-49 / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Whitman, KS to Conway Springs, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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