How far is Herington, KS from Dwight, KS?
The driving distance from Herington, KS to Dwight, KS is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
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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Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Herington and Dwight.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Herington and Dwight.
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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
1562 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North F Street
962 ft · 44 sec · North F Street
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Turn right onto East Arnold Street
1986 ft · 1 min · East Arnold Street
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Turn right
35 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
12.5 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
14.8 mi · 22 min
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Continue on 7th Street
1354 ft · 35 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Osage Street
57 m · 8 sec · Osage Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Osage Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Herington and Dwight.
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
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14.8 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Herington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Dwight.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Herington to Dwight?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 14.9 miles from Herington and 15.5 miles from Dwight.
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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Herington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Dwight.
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 Herington and Dwight. Straight-line distance: 22.3 mi (35.89 km).
#1 Herington
City in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,240 |
| Coordinates | 38.6711200, -96.9425100 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dwight
City in Morris County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 255 |
| Coordinates | 38.8444500, -96.5933400 |
| Altitude | 457 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osage Street (-96.593329, 38.844897)
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 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
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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