How far is Wells, KS from Sumnerville, KS?

The driving distance from Wells, KS to Sumnerville, KS is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
15.91 mi
00h 37m
Flight
10.73 mi
17.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.73 mi
Kilometers
17.27 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.91 mi
Kilometers
25.6 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumnerville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 PM CDT
Return by in Wells
Thu, Apr 16, 2:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wells
2026-04-16T13:23
Arrive Sumnerville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wells
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Minneapolis
KS

City in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States

From Wells
8 mi
00h 18m
To Sumnerville
8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wells and Sumnerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wells and Sumnerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North 203rd Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · North 203rd Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Limestone Road

    6.2 mi · 15 min · Limestone Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 140th Road

    5 mi · 5 min · North 140th Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Quartz Road

    3 mi · 12 min · Quartz Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 110th Road

    2644 ft · 2 min · North 110th Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Quaker Road

    1 km · 2 min · Quaker Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quaker Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells and Sumnerville.

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Limestone Road
6.22 mi · 39%
North 140th Road
5.01 mi · 31%
Quartz Road
3.03 mi · 19%
Quaker Road
0.65 mi · 4%
North 203rd Road
0.5 mi · 3%
North 110th Road
0.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Limestone Road

Continue on Limestone Road

6.22 mi · 00h 15m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minneapolis
00h 18m from Wells
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wells and Sunny near Sumnerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wells to Sumnerville?

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Minneapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Wells and 8 miles from Sumnerville.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wells and Sunny near Sumnerville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wells and Sumnerville. Straight-line distance: 10.73 mi (17.27 km).

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#1 Wells

Human settlement in United States of America

Population111
Coordinates39.1388900, -97.5508600
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sumnerville

Sumnerville is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1975000, -97.7364300
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Start: Wells (-97.55086, 39.13889)
End: Sumnerville (-97.73643, 39.1975)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.11
Round trip
$4.22
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.11 $4.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.38 $4.76
Premium $4.65 $2.61 $5.21
Diesel $5.30 $2.97 $5.94

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wells and Sumnerville. The current time is 13:23:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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