How far is Dwight, KS from Delavan, KS?

The driving distance from Dwight, KS to Delavan, KS is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
24.95 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.6 mi
28.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.6 mi
Kilometers
28.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.95 mi
Kilometers
40.15 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delavan
Fri, Apr 17, 8:57 PM CDT
Return by in Dwight
Fri, Apr 17, 9:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dwight
2026-04-17T20:19
Arrive Delavan
Fri, Apr 17, 8:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dwight
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
White City
KS

City in Morris County, Kansas, United States

From Dwight
12.5 mi
00h 19m
To Delavan
12.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Osage Street

    57 m · 14 sec · Osage Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    1354 ft · 33 sec · 7th Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
7th Street
17.3 mi · 69%
Osage Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

7th Street

Continue straight

10.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White City
00h 19m from Dwight
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

White City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Dwight and 12.5 miles from Delavan.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White City, 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 White City.

RAIL

Topeka

97 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Newton

99 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dwight and Delavan. Straight-line distance: 17.6 mi (28.33 km).

Dwight

#1 Dwight

City in Morris County, Kansas, United States

Population255
Coordinates38.8444500, -96.5933400
Altitude457
CountryUnited States
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#2 Delavan

Delavan is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.6561200, -96.8133400
Altitude458
CountryUnited States
Start: Dwight (-96.59334, 38.84445)
End: Delavan (-96.81334, 38.65612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.33 L · about $3.32
Round trip
$6.64
1.76 gal · 6.66 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.32 $6.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.74 $7.49
Premium $4.65 $4.10 $8.19
Diesel $5.30 $4.67 $9.34

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dwight and Delavan. The current time is 20:19:41.

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.