How far is Washington, KS from Barnes, KS?
The driving distance from Washington, KS to Barnes, KS is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Washington County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Barnes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Barnes.
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Start on C Street
67 m · 15 sec · C Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
662 ft · 31 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto B Street
2972 ft · 1 min · B Street
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Continue on Quivira Road
6.7 mi · 8 min · Quivira Road
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Turn left onto 10th Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · 10th Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
30 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington and Barnes.
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.
10th Road
Turn left onto 10th Road
9.35 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Washington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barnes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Barnes?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Greenleaf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Washington and 8.5 miles from Barnes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Washington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barnes.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Barnes. Straight-line distance: 11.89 mi (19.14 km).
#1 Washington
City in Washington County, Kansas
| Population | 1,065 |
| Coordinates | 39.8180600, -97.0508600 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barnes
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 153 |
| Coordinates | 39.7119500, -96.8744700 |
| Altitude | 406 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-96.874358, 39.711949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
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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