How far is Delavan, KS from Dunlap, KS?

The driving distance from Delavan, KS to Dunlap, KS is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
27 mi
00h 33m
Flight
24.78 mi
39.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.78 mi
Kilometers
39.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27 mi
Kilometers
43.46 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunlap
Fri, Apr 17, 7:26 PM CDT
Return by in Delavan
Fri, Apr 17, 7:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delavan
2026-04-17T18:53
Arrive Dunlap
Fri, Apr 17, 7:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Delavan
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
Council Grove
KS

City in Morris County, Kansas, United States

From Delavan
13.5 mi
00h 16m
To Dunlap
13.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Delavan and Dunlap.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delavan and Dunlap.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    18.1 mi · 24 min · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    611 ft · 17 sec · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    931 ft · 26 sec · Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Dunlap Road

    8.3 mi · 20 min · Dunlap Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1794 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delavan and Dunlap.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street
18.1 mi · 67%
Dunlap Road
8.25 mi · 31%
4th Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Walnut Street
0.18 mi · 1%
South 5th Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

5th Street

Start on 5th Street

18.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Council Grove
00h 16m from Delavan
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delavan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dunlap.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Delavan to Dunlap?

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Council Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Delavan and 13.5 miles from Dunlap.

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

The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Delavan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dunlap.

Stop Ideas Near Council Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Council Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

City of Council Grove

Council Grove , KS
205 N Union St, Council Grove, KS 66846
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,Municipality,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

Council Grove Water Department

Council Grove , KS
600 N Mission St, Council Grove, KS 66846
Council,Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Council Grove.

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Topeka

84 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
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Newton

101 mi away
414 North Main St.
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Lawrence

115 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delavan and Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 24.78 mi (39.88 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Delavan

Delavan is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.6561200, -96.8133400
Altitude458
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Dunlap

Small city in Kansas, USA

Population29
Coordinates38.5764000, -96.3658300
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Street (-96.81334, 38.65613)
End: 4th Street (-96.36583, 38.576344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.61 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.9 gal · 7.22 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.04 $8.08
Premium $4.65 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $5.30 $5.04 $10.08

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 Delavan and Dunlap. The current time is 18:53:07.

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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.