How far is South Haven, KS from Whitman, KS?
The driving distance from South Haven, KS to Whitman, KS is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Sumner County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Haven and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Haven and Whitman.
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Start on Santa Fe Road
2 m · 3 sec · Santa Fe Road
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Continue on Clyde Street
1194 ft · 58 sec · Clyde Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1682 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East 160th Street South
3.5 mi · 5 min · East 160th Street South
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Take the ramp slight right
1202 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
15.2 mi · 15 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 160: Wellington, Winfield
1138 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East 10th Avenue
8.9 mi · 13 min · East 10th Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
2590 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Sumner Avenue
2622 ft · 1 min · North Sumner Avenue
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Continue on North Oxford Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · North Oxford Road
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Turn slight left
615 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto East 30th Avenue North
1746 ft · 1 min · East 30th Avenue North
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Turn slight right
625 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Valley Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Valley Road
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Turn left onto East 40th Avenue North
2262 ft · 2 min · East 40th Avenue North
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Turn right onto North River Road
1 mi · 4 min · North River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Haven and Whitman.
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.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
15.2 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving South Haven and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Whitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Haven to Whitman?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wellington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from South Haven and 17 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Haven and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Wellington
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 Wellington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Haven and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 22.79 mi (36.68 km).
#1 South Haven
Township in Sumner County, Kansas
| Population | 348 |
| Coordinates | 37.0519700, -97.4053200 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitman
Whitman is a place in Kansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3325200, -97.1875400 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitman (-97.18754, 37.33252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
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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