How far is Tecumseh, KS from Silver Lake, KS?
The driving distance from Tecumseh, KS to Silver Lake, KS is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Shawnee County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tecumseh and Silver Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tecumseh and Silver Lake.
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Start on Southeast 3rd Terrace
825 ft · 41 sec · Southeast 3rd Terrace
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast Tecumseh Road
1587 ft · 46 sec · Southeast Tecumseh Road
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp right
1786 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Oakland Expressway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Oakland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Holton
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge
1.6 mi · 2 min · Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West: Manhattan
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tecumseh and Silver Lake.
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.
Oakland Expressway
Merge slight left onto Oakland Expressway
8.67 mi · 00h 10m
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 leaving Tecumseh and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Silver Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tecumseh to Silver Lake?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Menoken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Tecumseh and 10.3 miles from Silver Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tecumseh and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Silver Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Menoken
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 Menoken.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tecumseh and Silver Lake. Straight-line distance: 15.48 mi (24.92 km).
#1 Tecumseh
Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas
| Population | 7,777 |
| Coordinates | 39.0480600, -95.5791500 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver Lake
City in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 39.1041700, -95.8586000 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Lake (-95.8586, 39.10417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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