How far is Menoken, KS from Silver Lake, KS?
The driving distance from Menoken, KS to Silver Lake, KS is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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City in Kansas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menoken and Silver Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menoken and Silver Lake.
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Start on the route
856 ft · 12 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1441 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Menoken Road
740 ft · 26 sec · Northwest Menoken Road
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Take the ramp left
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menoken and Silver Lake.
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.
Northwest Menoken Road
Merge slight left
6.39 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menoken and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menoken to Silver Lake?
The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.5 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?
Willard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Menoken and 3.6 miles from Silver Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 $0.94 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Menoken and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Willard
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 Menoken and Silver Lake. Straight-line distance: 5.59 mi (8.99 km).
#1 Menoken
Township in Shawnee County, Kansas
| Population | 1,613 |
| Coordinates | 39.0908300, -95.7558200 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver Lake
City in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 39.1041700, -95.8586000 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Lake (-95.8586, 39.10417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 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 | $0.94 | $1.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.06 | $2.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.16 | $2.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
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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