How far is Silver Lake, KS from Dover, KS?
The driving distance from Silver Lake, KS to Dover, KS is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Lake and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake and Dover.
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Start on South Chestnut Street
141 m · 17 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Continue on West Railroad Street
1079 ft · 46 sec · West Railroad Street
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Continue on West Railroad Avenue
3.7 mi · 5 min · West Railroad Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Northwest Crawford Road
2633 ft · 2 min · Northwest Crawford Road
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Turn right onto Northwest 39th Street
1 mi · 4 min · Northwest 39th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Carlson Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Northwest Carlson Road
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Continue on Wabaunsee Street
1 km · 2 min · Wabaunsee Street
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Continue on Northwest Carlson Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Northwest Carlson Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 57th Street
2658 ft · 49 sec · Southwest 57th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Douglas Road
32 m · 3 sec · Southwest Douglas Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Douglas Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Lake and Dover.
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 Carlson Road
Continue on Northwest Carlson Road
8.8 mi · 00h 13m
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 Silver Lake and Chance Rain Showers near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Lake to Dover?
The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 8.3 miles from Silver Lake and 8.3 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Silver Lake and Chance Rain Showers near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Willard
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 Willard.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Lake and Dover. Straight-line distance: 10.53 mi (16.94 km).
#1 Silver Lake
City in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 39.1041700, -95.8586000 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dover
Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 38.9647200, -95.9374900 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Douglas Road (-95.937612, 38.96472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
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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