How far is Burr Oak, KS from Jewell, KS?

The driving distance from Burr Oak, KS to Jewell, KS is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
21.19 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.67 mi
25.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.67 mi
Kilometers
25.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.19 mi
Kilometers
34.1 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jewell
Tue, Oct 27, 1:40 AM CDT
Return by in Burr Oak
Tue, Oct 27, 2:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burr Oak
2026-10-27T01:11
Arrive Jewell
Tue, Oct 27, 1:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Burr Oak
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Mankato
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Burr Oak
10.6 mi
00h 14m
To Jewell
10.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Oct 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, Oct 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burr Oak and Jewell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burr Oak and Jewell.

  1. 1

    Start on Birch Street

    84 m · 17 sec · Birch Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    907 ft · 40 sec · Pearl Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pearl Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burr Oak and Jewell.

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
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
5.59 mi · 26%
Pearl Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Birch Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

7.9 mi · 00h 10m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mankato
00h 14m from Burr Oak
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Burr Oak and Patchy Fog near Jewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burr Oak to Jewell?

The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Mankato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Burr Oak and 10.6 miles from Jewell.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Burr Oak and Patchy Fog near Jewell.

Stop Ideas Near Mankato

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mankato, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mankato.

RAIL

Hastings

90 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burr Oak and Jewell. Straight-line distance: 15.67 mi (25.22 km).

Burr Oak

#1 Burr Oak

Township in Jewell County, Kansas

Population160
Coordinates39.8661200, -98.3050500
Altitude507
CountryUnited States
Jewell

#2 Jewell

City in Jewell County, Kansas

Population396
Coordinates39.6714000, -98.1536600
Altitude474
CountryUnited States
Start: Burr Oak (-98.30505, 39.86612)
End: Jewell (-98.15366, 39.6714)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.91
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $2.96 $5.91
Mid-grade $4.29 $3.22 $6.44
Premium $4.67 $3.50 $7.01
Diesel $6.07 $4.55 $9.11

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 · Oct 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Burr Oak and Jewell. The current time is 01:11:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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