How far is Silverdale, KS from Arkansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Silverdale, KS to Arkansas City, KS is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Human settlement in Cowley County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silverdale and Arkansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silverdale and Arkansas City.
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Start on 6th STreet
90 m · 15 sec · 6th STreet
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Turn right onto County Road 1
2281 ft · 1 min · County Road 1
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 296th Road
2 mi · 5 min · 296th Road
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Continue on County Road 6
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 6
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Continue on 101st Road
1745 ft · 48 sec · 101st Road
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Keep slight left to continue on County Road 6
851 ft · 24 sec · County Road 6
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Turn straight onto 292nd Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · 292nd Road
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Continue on East Madison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto Walnut Valley Green Way
2626 ft · 46 sec · Walnut Valley Green Way
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Avenue
2157 ft · 1 min · East Chestnut Avenue
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Turn left onto North C Street
135 m · 14 sec · North C Street
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Turn right onto East Central Avenue
908 ft · 30 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn left
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silverdale and Arkansas City.
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.
296th Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto 296th Road
2.02 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Silverdale and Sunny near Arkansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silverdale to Arkansas City?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 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?
Parkerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Silverdale and 4.5 miles from Arkansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 $1.24 one way or $2.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silverdale and Sunny near Arkansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Parkerfield
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 Parkerfield.
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silverdale and Arkansas City. Straight-line distance: 7.57 mi (12.19 km).
#1 Silverdale
Township in Cowley County, Kansas
| Population | 346 |
| Coordinates | 37.0419700, -96.9033700 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arkansas City
City in Cowley County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,669 |
| Coordinates | 37.0619700, -97.0383700 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-97.038369, 37.06197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.00 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $1.47 | $2.93 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
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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