How far is Barnes, KS from Washington, KS?

The driving distance from Barnes, KS to Washington, KS is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.84 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.89 mi
19.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.89 mi
Kilometers
19.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.84 mi
Kilometers
27.1 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Fri, Apr 17, 2:31 PM CDT
Return by in Barnes
Fri, Apr 17, 2:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnes
2026-04-17T14:10
Arrive Washington
Fri, Apr 17, 2:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Barnes
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenleaf
KS

Human settlement in Washington County, Kansas, United States of America

From Barnes
8.4 mi
00h 10m
To Washington
8.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barnes and Washington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barnes and Washington.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    30 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Quivira Road

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Quivira Road

  4. 4

    Continue on B Street

    2972 ft · 1 min · B Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    662 ft · 31 sec · East 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto C Street

    67 m · 10 sec · C Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · C Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnes and Washington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Quivira Road
6.74 mi · 40%
B Street
0.56 mi · 3%
East 3rd Street
0.13 mi · 1%
C Street
0.04 mi
Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

9.35 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenleaf
00h 10m from Barnes
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Barnes and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barnes to Washington?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenleaf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Barnes and 8.5 miles from Washington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Barnes and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnes and Washington. Straight-line distance: 11.89 mi (19.14 km).

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#1 Barnes

City in Kansas, United States

Population153
Coordinates39.7119500, -96.8744700
Altitude406
CountryUnited States
Washington

#2 Washington

City in Washington County, Kansas

Population1,065
Coordinates39.8180600, -97.0508600
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Barnes (-96.87447, 39.71195)
End: Washington (-97.05086, 39.81806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.45
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.22 $4.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.65 $2.75 $5.49
Diesel $5.30 $3.13 $6.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Barnes and Washington. The current time is 14:10:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.