How far is Silverdale, KS from Dexter, KS?
The driving distance from Silverdale, KS to Dexter, KS is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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.
Township in Cowley County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silverdale and Dexter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silverdale and Dexter.
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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 right onto County Road 1
2654 ft · 1 min · County Road 1
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Turn left onto 141st Road
2 mi · 5 min · 141st Road
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Turn right
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto 243rd Drive
4.2 mi · 5 min · 243rd Drive
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
630 ft · 13 sec · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Turn slight left onto Kansas Avenue
723 ft · 32 sec · Kansas Avenue
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Turn straight
123 m · 30 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 Dexter.
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.
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.
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 Mostly Sunny near Dexter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silverdale to Dexter?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Tisdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Silverdale and 9.2 miles from Dexter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silverdale and Mostly Sunny near Dexter.
Stop Ideas Near Tisdale
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 Tisdale.
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silverdale and Dexter. Straight-line distance: 13.99 mi (22.51 km).
#1 Silverdale
Township in Cowley County, Kansas
| Population | 346 |
| Coordinates | 37.0419700, -96.9033700 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dexter
City in Cowley County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 271 |
| Coordinates | 37.1772500, -96.7144700 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.713813, 37.177266)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.00 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
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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