How far is Herington, KS from Latimer, KS?

The driving distance from Herington, KS to Latimer, KS is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
9.87 mi
00h 13m
Flight
7.02 mi
11.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.02 mi
Kilometers
11.29 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.87 mi
Kilometers
15.89 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Latimer
Fri, Apr 17, 5:41 PM CDT
Return by in Herington
Fri, Apr 17, 5:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Herington
2026-04-17T17:28
Arrive Latimer
Fri, Apr 17, 5:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Herington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodbine
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Herington
4.7 mi
00h 06m
To Latimer
5.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Herington and Latimer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Herington and Latimer.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North A Street

    36 m · 7 sec · North A Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1562 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North F Street

    962 ft · 44 sec · North F Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Arnold Street

    1986 ft · 1 min · East Arnold Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    35 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    548 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    703 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Street

    90 m · 13 sec · North Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Herington and Latimer.

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
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Arnold Street
0.38 mi · 4%
East Main Street
0.3 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.24 mi · 2%
North F Street
0.18 mi · 2%
North Street
0.06 mi · 1%
North A Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

6.71 mi · 00h 09m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbine
00h 06m from Herington
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Herington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Latimer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Herington to Latimer?

The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Woodbine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Herington and 5.2 miles from Latimer.

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 2.9 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 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 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 Latimer.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbine

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

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

RAIL

Newton

90 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Topeka

115 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Hutchinson

118 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Herington and Latimer. Straight-line distance: 7.02 mi (11.29 km).

Herington

#1 Herington

City in Kansas, United States of America

Population2,240
Coordinates38.6711200, -96.9425100
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
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#2 Latimer

Human settlement in Morris County, Kansas, United States of America

Population19
Coordinates38.7388900, -96.8455700
Altitude432
CountryUnited States
Start: North A Street (-96.942456, 38.67112)
End: North Street (-96.845567, 38.73867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.32 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.64
0.7 gal · 2.64 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.32 $2.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.49 $2.98
Premium $4.65 $1.63 $3.26
Diesel $5.30 $1.86 $3.71

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Herington and Latimer. The current time is 17:28:08.

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.