How far is Mineral Springs, KS from Quenemo, KS?

The driving distance from Mineral Springs, KS to Quenemo, KS is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
25.72 mi
00h 28m
Flight
20 mi
32.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20 mi
Kilometers
32.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.72 mi
Kilometers
41.39 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quenemo
Thu, Apr 16, 1:26 AM CDT
Return by in Mineral Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 1:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Springs
2026-04-16T00:57
Arrive Quenemo
Thu, Apr 16, 1:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Springs
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lyndon
KS

City in the United States

From Mineral Springs
12.9 mi
00h 14m
To Quenemo
12.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mineral Springs and Quenemo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs and Quenemo.

  1. 1

    Start on East 125th Street

    4 m · 6 sec · East 125th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest Topeka Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Southwest Topeka Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    554 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    935 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 237th Street

    93 m · 4 sec · East 237th Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East 237th Street

    9.5 mi · 17 min · East 237th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Stubbs Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Stubbs Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North 5th Street

    2628 ft · 58 sec · North 5th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Maple Street

    16 m · 2 sec · East Maple Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Maple Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Springs and Quenemo.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
12.6 mi · 49%
East 237th Street
9.54 mi · 37%
Southwest Topeka Boulevard
1.51 mi · 6%
South Stubbs Road
1.49 mi · 6%
North 5th Street
0.5 mi · 2%
East Maple Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

12.4 mi · 00h 14m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon
00h 14m from Mineral Springs
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mineral Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Quenemo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mineral Springs to Quenemo?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Lyndon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Mineral Springs and 12.9 miles from Quenemo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mineral Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Quenemo.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

49 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

56 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

109 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

118 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Springs and Quenemo. Straight-line distance: 20 mi (32.18 km).

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#1 Mineral Springs

Mineral Springs is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8408400, -95.6869300
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
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#2 Quenemo

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

Population372
Coordinates38.5797300, -95.5269300
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest Topeka Boulevard (-95.686974, 38.840844)
End: East Maple Street (-95.526929, 38.579702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.44 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.82 gal · 6.88 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.87 $7.74
Premium $4.65 $4.24 $8.47
Diesel $5.30 $4.83 $9.65

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mineral Springs and Quenemo. The current time is 00:57:54.

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.