Origin
Wilsey, KS
Evening in Wilsey on Friday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilsey, KS to Council Grove, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 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 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilsey, KS
Tien Nguyen
Council Grove, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wilsey, KS to Council Grove, KS covers 11.2 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 56, 1800 Road, North Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on US 56. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 16m highway drive covering 11.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 56 and 1800 Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.8 miles on US 56.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 56 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,513 ft
1,234 ft
Total Climb
27 ft
Total Descent
298 ft
Highest Point
1,513 ft
~0.8 mi in
Elevation Range
279 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 56 and 1800 Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 4th Street.
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 16m drive. You will face about 6 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 (North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 4th Street
Turn right onto North 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Street
Turn right onto North Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North 1st Street
Turn left onto North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 56
Turn right onto US 56
Navigation decision point
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 56 | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| 1800 Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Mission Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 56
— 9.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilsey, KS and Council Grove, KS.
1
Start on Main Street
30 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto North 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 4th Street
3
Turn right onto North Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Street
4
Turn left onto North 1st Street
407 ft
·
11 sec
·
North 1st Street
5
Continue on 1800 Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
1800 Road
6
Turn right onto US 56
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
US 56
7
Turn left onto North Mission Street
204 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Mission Street
8
Turn right
49 ft
·
3 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Council Grove, KS
Evening in Council Grove on Friday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
6 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
16m 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 Wilsey, KS to Council Grove, KS covers 11.2 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 56, 1800 Road, North Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Wilsey, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.75 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 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Wilsey, KS to Council Grove, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,234 ft to 1,513 ft elevation with about 27 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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