How far is Herington, KS from Delavan, KS?
The driving distance from Herington, KS to Delavan, KS is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Human settlement in Morris County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Herington and Delavan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Herington and Delavan.
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Start on the route
5 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto North A Street
36 m · 7 sec · North A Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1199 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North E Street
1501 ft · 1 min · North E Street
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Turn left onto East Trapp Street
6.8 mi · 9 min · East Trapp Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Herington and Delavan.
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 Trapp Street
Turn left onto East Trapp Street
6.85 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Herington 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 Herington to Delavan?
The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Latimer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Herington and 3.7 miles from Delavan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Herington and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delavan.
Stop Ideas Near Latimer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Herington and Delavan. Straight-line distance: 7.05 mi (11.34 km).
#1 Herington
City in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,240 |
| Coordinates | 38.6711200, -96.9425100 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delavan
Delavan is a place in Kansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.6561200, -96.8133400 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delavan (-96.81334, 38.65612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
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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