How far is Whitman, KS from South Haven, KS?
The driving distance from Whitman, KS to South Haven, KS is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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.
County seat of Sumner County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and South Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and South Haven.
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Start on North River Road
1.5 km · 4 min · North River Road
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Turn left onto East 40th Avenue North
2294 ft · 2 min · East 40th Avenue North
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Turn right onto Valley Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Valley Road
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Turn slight left
625 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
615 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on North Oxford Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · North Oxford Road
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Continue on North Sumner Avenue
2622 ft · 1 min · North Sumner Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2590 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East 10th Avenue
8.8 mi · 13 min · East 10th Avenue
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Take the ramp right
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
2269 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
15.1 mi · 15 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 166, US 81: Arkansas City, South Haven
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East 160th Street South
3.4 mi · 5 min · East 160th Street South
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Turn left onto Main Street
1682 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Clyde Street
1199 ft · 58 sec · Clyde Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Santa Fe Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and South Haven.
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
15.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Whitman and Sunny near South Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to South Haven?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Wellington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Whitman and 16.1 miles from South Haven.
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 10.3 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Whitman and Sunny near South Haven.
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 Whitman and South Haven. Straight-line distance: 22.79 mi (36.68 km).
#1 Whitman
Whitman is a place in Kansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3325200, -97.1875400 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Haven
Township in Sumner County, Kansas
| Population | 348 |
| Coordinates | 37.0519700, -97.4053200 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Fe Road (-97.405331, 37.051945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
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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