How far is Herington, KS from Dunlap, KS?
The driving distance from Herington, KS to Dunlap, KS is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Morris County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Herington and Dunlap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Herington and Dunlap.
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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
25 mi · 32 min · East Trapp Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
611 ft · 17 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
931 ft · 26 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Dunlap Road
8.3 mi · 20 min · Dunlap Road
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1794 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Herington and Dunlap.
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
25 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Herington 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 Herington to Dunlap?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Wilsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Herington and 17.2 miles from Dunlap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Herington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dunlap.
Stop Ideas Near Wilsey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Council Grove
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilsey.
Newton
Topeka
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Herington and Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 31.81 mi (51.19 km).
#1 Herington
City in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,240 |
| Coordinates | 38.6711200, -96.9425100 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dunlap
Small city in Kansas, USA
| Population | 29 |
| Coordinates | 38.5764000, -96.3658300 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: 4th Street (-96.36583, 38.576344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
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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