How far is Belle Plaine, KS from Whitman, KS?
The driving distance from Belle Plaine, KS to Whitman, KS is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cowley County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belle Plaine and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belle Plaine and Whitman.
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Start on North Merchant Street
557 ft · 30 sec · North Merchant Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Avenue
2631 ft · 52 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on East 90th Avenue North
3.7 mi · 7 min · East 90th Avenue North
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Turn right onto North Greenwich Road
2.1 mi · 8 min · North Greenwich Road
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Turn left onto East 70th Avenue North
1.5 km · 4 min · East 70th Avenue North
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Continue on North River Road
2 mi · 8 min · North River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belle Plaine and Whitman.
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.
East 90th Avenue North
Continue on East 90th Avenue North
3.73 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Belle Plaine and Sunny near Whitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belle Plaine to Whitman?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Udall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Belle Plaine and 4.7 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Belle Plaine and Sunny near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Udall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Udall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belle Plaine and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 6.67 mi (10.73 km).
#1 Belle Plaine
Township in Sumner County, Kansas
| Population | 1,538 |
| Coordinates | 37.3939100, -97.2811500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitman
Whitman is a place in Kansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3325200, -97.1875400 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitman (-97.18754, 37.33252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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