Origin
Great Bend, KS
Afternoon in Great Bend on Thursday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Great Bend, KS to Olmitz, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Great Bend, KS
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Olmitz, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Great Bend, KS to Olmitz, KS covers 22.2 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Northwest 110 Road, Northwest 90 Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 22.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 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 11 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 US 281 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 5 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 (US 281 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (US 281; KS 4 / West 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.6 miles (Northwest 90 Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 281 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 281 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
11 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
20.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Northwest 90 Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest 90 Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
21.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Cleveland Avenue
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 11 mi | 16m |
| Northwest 110 Road | 9 mi | 10m |
| Northwest 90 Avenue | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| West 9th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cleveland Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Lakin Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 11 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Bend, KS and Olmitz, KS.
1
Start on Lakin Avenue
94 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lakin Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 281
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 281; KS 4
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 9th Street
4
Continue on US 281; KS 4
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest 110 Road
5
Turn left onto Northwest 90 Avenue
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest 90 Avenue
6
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland Avenue
7
Turn right onto Main Street
95 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Olmitz on Thursday
Local time
3:05 PM
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
25 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
34m 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 Great Bend, KS to Olmitz, KS covers 22.2 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Northwest 110 Road, Northwest 90 Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from Great Bend, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.47 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 34m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 281 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (US 281; KS 4 / West 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.6 miles (Northwest 90 Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Great Bend, KS to Olmitz, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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