How far is Wilsey, KS from Dunlap, KS?

The driving distance from Wilsey, KS to Dunlap, KS is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
20.65 mi
00h 28m
Flight
17.21 mi
27.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.21 mi
Kilometers
27.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.65 mi
Kilometers
33.24 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunlap
Fri, Apr 17, 7:22 PM CDT
Return by in Wilsey
Fri, Apr 17, 7:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilsey
2026-04-17T18:53
Arrive Dunlap
Fri, Apr 17, 7:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wilsey
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
Council Grove
KS

City in Morris County, Kansas, United States

From Wilsey
10.3 mi
00h 14m
To Dunlap
10.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilsey and Dunlap.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilsey and Dunlap.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    9 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    765 ft · 36 sec · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Street

    1141 ft · 39 sec · North Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    124 m · 12 sec · North 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 1800 Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1800 Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    10.4 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    611 ft · 17 sec · South 5th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    931 ft · 26 sec · Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Dunlap Road

    8.3 mi · 20 min · Dunlap Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1794 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilsey and Dunlap.

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dunlap Road
8.25 mi · 40%
1800 Road
0.93 mi · 4%
4th Street
0.34 mi · 2%
North Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Walnut Street
0.18 mi · 1%
North 4th Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

10.4 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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Council Grove
00h 14m from Wilsey
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilsey and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dunlap.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilsey to Dunlap?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Council Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Wilsey and 10.3 miles from Dunlap.

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

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:32 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 Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilsey and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dunlap.

Stop Ideas Near Council Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Council Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.2 mi away

City of Council Grove

Council Grove , KS
205 N Union St, Council Grove, KS 66846
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,Municipality,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 0.9 mi away

Council Grove Water Department

Council Grove , KS
600 N Mission St, Council Grove, KS 66846
Council,Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Council Grove.

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Topeka

84 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Newton

101 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

115 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilsey and Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 17.21 mi (27.7 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Wilsey

City in Morris County, Kansas, United States

Population142
Coordinates38.6361200, -96.6752900
Altitude459
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Dunlap

Small city in Kansas, USA

Population29
Coordinates38.5764000, -96.3658300
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: North 4th Street (-96.675336, 38.63612)
End: 4th Street (-96.36583, 38.576344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.51
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilsey and Dunlap. The current time is 18:53:45.

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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.