Origin
Hoisington, KS
Afternoon in Hoisington on Saturday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoisington, 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
18m
Distance
11.5 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olmitz, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
Hoisington to Olmitz is 11.5 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Northwest 110 Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop keeps you within the Great Plains region of Kansas. Expect a local, direct drive with minimal highway time. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't require extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 110 Road | 9 mi | 10m |
| Northwest 90 Avenue | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| West 9th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cleveland Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest 110 Road
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoisington, KS and Olmitz, KS.
1
Start on West 5th Street
188 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 5th Street
2
Turn left onto US 281
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 281 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 281 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m 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
9.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Northwest 90 Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest 90 Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Cleveland Avenue
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Saturday
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
31 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
18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on local roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll experience a local cruising feel for the full 11.5 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn is 9 miles on Northwest 110 Road. Expect to navigate a series of local road intersections throughout the trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on Northwest 110 Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 / North 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 18m 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 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 281; KS 4 / West 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (Northwest 90 Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on Northwest 110 Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 281 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 281; KS 4 / West 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (Northwest 90 Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Olmitz, KS before heading back.
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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