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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Morris County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Main Street
9 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
765 ft · 36 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Street
1141 ft · 39 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
124 m · 12 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on 1800 Road
1.5 km · 2 min · 1800 Road
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Turn right
10.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
611 ft · 17 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
931 ft · 26 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Dunlap Road
8.3 mi · 20 min · Dunlap Road
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1794 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City of Council Grove
Council Grove Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Council Grove.
Topeka
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Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilsey and Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 17.21 mi (27.7 km).
#1 Wilsey
City in Morris County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 142 |
| Coordinates | 38.6361200, -96.6752900 |
| Altitude | 459 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dunlap
Small city in Kansas, USA
| Population | 29 |
| Coordinates | 38.5764000, -96.3658300 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: 4th Street (-96.36583, 38.576344)
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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