How far is Wilsey, KS from Herington, KS?
The driving distance from Wilsey, KS to Herington, KS is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Morris County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilsey and Herington.
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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 left
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto South A Street
1390 ft · 1 min · South A Street
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Turn left
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilsey and Herington.
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
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14.8 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Wilsey and Sunny near Herington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilsey to Herington?
The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Latimer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Wilsey and 8.2 miles from Herington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilsey and Sunny near Herington.
Stop Ideas Near Latimer
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 Latimer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilsey and Herington. Straight-line distance: 14.62 mi (23.53 km).
#1 Wilsey
City in Morris County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 142 |
| Coordinates | 38.6361200, -96.6752900 |
| Altitude | 459 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Herington
City in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,240 |
| Coordinates | 38.6711200, -96.9425100 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Herington (-96.94251, 38.67112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
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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