K-196 (Kansas highway)

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K-196
Maintained by KDOT
Length:	29 mi (47 km)
West end:	Interstate 135 south of Newton
East end:	K-254 west of El Dorado
Counties:	HV, BU
Major cities:	Potwin
List of Kansas numbered highways < K-195 K-197 >

K-196 is a 29-mile highway that runs from I-135 just south of Newton, east to K-254, just east of El Dorado, Kansas. The highway runs along the south border the town of Whitewater and bypasses Potwin to the south. The highway runs through Harvey County and Butler County.

[edit] Route description

K-196 begins at I-135 exit 25^[1] and begins heading due east. South of Whitewater, it begins curving more southeast, until, west of Potwin, it begins going due south. It then ends at K-254 west of El Dorado, near I-35/Kansas Turnpike.

[edit] References

1. ^ Kansas Department of Transportation. Official Transportation Map [map], 2007-2008 edition. Retrieved on 2007-04-09.