How far is Lake City, KS from Deerhead, KS?
The driving distance from Lake City, KS to Deerhead, KS is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Township in Barber County, Kansas
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 Lake City and Deerhead.
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Start on Cleveland Street
68 m · 16 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto Seminary Street
1.3 km · 3 min · Seminary Street
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Continue on Lake City Road
4.2 mi · 16 min · Lake City Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Aetna Road
3 mi · 12 min · Aetna Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aetna Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake City and Deerhead.
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
At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Lake City and Sunny near Deerhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake City to Deerhead?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Sun City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Lake City and 6.6 miles from Deerhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake City and Sunny near Deerhead.
Stop Ideas Near Sun City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake City and Deerhead. Straight-line distance: 9.38 mi (15.1 km).
#1 Lake City
Unincorporated community in Kansas, USA
| Population | 56 |
| Coordinates | 37.3533600, -98.8209300 |
| Altitude | 491 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deerhead
Township in Barber County, Kansas
| Population | 13 |
| Coordinates | 37.2383600, -98.9117700 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aetna Road (-98.911578, 37.238361)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
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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