Origin
Ellinwood, KS
Late night in Ellinwood on Saturday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ellinwood, KS to Olmitz, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ellinwood, KS
Tien Nguyen
Olmitz, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Ellinwood, KS to Olmitz, KS covers 32.2 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, West Santa Fe Boulevard, Northwest 110 Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 32.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 10.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 56; KS 96 / West Santa Fe Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (US 281; KS 4 / West 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 56; KS 96 / West Santa Fe Boulevard
Turn right onto US 56; KS 96 / West Santa Fe Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
21 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 281; KS 4 / West 9th Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 281; KS 4 / West 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
30.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Northwest 90 Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest 90 Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
32.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| West Santa Fe Boulevard | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Northwest 110 Road | 9 mi | 10m |
| US 281 Bypass | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 90 Avenue | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| West 9th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cleveland Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 10.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellinwood, KS and Olmitz, KS.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
87 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 56; KS 96
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
West Santa Fe Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 281 Bypass
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 281 Bypass
5
Turn right onto US 281
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Main Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 281; KS 4
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 9th Street
7
Continue on US 281; KS 4
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest 110 Road
8
Turn left onto Northwest 90 Avenue
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest 90 Avenue
9
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland Avenue
10
Turn right onto Main Street
95 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from Ellinwood, KS · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Ellinwood, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Olmitz, KS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Olmitz, KS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.03 one way
$10.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Olmitz, KS
Late night in Olmitz on Saturday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ellinwood, KS to Olmitz, KS covers 32.2 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, West Santa Fe Boulevard, Northwest 110 Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from Ellinwood, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 56; KS 96 / West Santa Fe Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (US 281; KS 4 / West 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ellinwood, KS to Olmitz, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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