How far is Dwight, KS from Herington, KS?
The driving distance from Dwight, KS to Herington, KS is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Morris County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dwight and Herington.
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Start on Osage Street
57 m · 14 sec · Osage Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
1354 ft · 33 sec · 7th Street
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn slight left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
12.5 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Trapp Street
3055 ft · 1 min · East Trapp Street
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Turn right onto South A Street
1390 ft · 1 min · South A Street
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Turn left
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dwight and Herington.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
12.5 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dwight and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Herington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dwight to Herington?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 15.2 miles from Dwight and 15.2 miles from Herington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dwight and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Herington.
Stop Ideas Near White City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Council Grove
White City City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White City.
Topeka
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dwight and Herington. Straight-line distance: 22.3 mi (35.89 km).
#1 Dwight
City in Morris County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 255 |
| Coordinates | 38.8444500, -96.5933400 |
| Altitude | 457 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Herington
City in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,240 |
| Coordinates | 38.6711200, -96.9425100 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Herington (-96.94251, 38.67112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
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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