How far is Silverdale, KS from Burden, KS?

The driving distance from Silverdale, KS to Burden, KS is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
27.64 mi
00h 33m
Flight
20.44 mi
32.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.44 mi
Kilometers
32.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.64 mi
Kilometers
44.49 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burden
Fri, Oct 16, 1:16 AM CDT
Return by in Silverdale
Fri, Oct 16, 1:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silverdale
2026-10-16T00:42
Arrive Burden
Fri, Oct 16, 1:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Silverdale
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
Dexter
KS

City in Cowley County, Kansas, United States

From Silverdale
16 mi
00h 16m
To Burden
11.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph N
Destination
54°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Silverdale and Burden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silverdale and Burden.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th STreet

    90 m · 15 sec · 6th STreet

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 1

    2281 ft · 1 min · County Road 1

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 1

    2654 ft · 1 min · County Road 1

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 141st Road

    2 mi · 5 min · 141st Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 243rd Drive

    4.2 mi · 5 min · 243rd Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    8 mi · 14 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1203 ft · 53 sec · Chestnut Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silverdale and Burden.

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
7.97 mi · 29%
243rd Drive
4.24 mi · 15%
141st Road
2.01 mi · 7%
County Road 1
0.93 mi · 3%
Chestnut Street
0.23 mi · 1%
6th STreet
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

10.8 mi · 00h 13m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dexter
00h 16m from Silverdale
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Silverdale and Sunny near Burden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silverdale to Burden?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Silverdale and 11.6 miles from Burden.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silverdale and Sunny near Burden.

Stop Ideas Near Dexter

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

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

RAIL

Newton

112 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silverdale and Burden. Straight-line distance: 20.44 mi (32.89 km).

Silverdale

#1 Silverdale

Township in Cowley County, Kansas

Population346
Coordinates37.0419700, -96.9033700
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
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#2 Burden

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

Population527
Coordinates37.3128000, -96.7542000
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.903149, 37.041974)
End: 3rd Street (-96.754278, 37.313248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.76
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $3.88 $7.76
Mid-grade $4.35 $4.22 $8.44
Premium $4.73 $4.59 $9.18
Diesel $6.02 $5.83 $11.67

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Silverdale and Burden. The current time is 00:42:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.