Origin
Olmitz, KS
Afternoon in Olmitz on Thursday
Local time
4:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olmitz, KS to Ellinwood, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
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.
Olmitz, KS
Tien Nguyen
Ellinwood, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Olmitz, KS to Ellinwood, 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 North Main Street, 10th Street, Northwest 120 Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on North 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 (0%). 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.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 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 Cleveland Avenue.
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 (Cleveland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Northwest 90 Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (KS 4 / Northwest 120 Road): 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
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~0m in
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Cleveland Avenue
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Northwest 90 Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 90 Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
KS 4 / Northwest 120 Road
Turn right onto KS 4 / Northwest 120 Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 281 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 281 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
East 2nd Street
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| 10th Street | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Northwest 120 Road | 9 mi | 10m |
| 24th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 90 Avenue | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| West 9th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cleveland Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 10.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olmitz, KS and Ellinwood, KS.
1
Start on Main Street
95 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 90 Avenue
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest 90 Avenue
4
Turn right onto KS 4
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest 120 Road
5
Continue on US 281; KS 4
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 9th Street
6
Turn right onto US 281
10 mi
·
15 min
·
North Main Street
7
Turn left onto US 281 Bypass
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
24th Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 56; KS 96; KS 156
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
10th Street
9
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
87 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 2nd Street
11
Arrive at destination
East 2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from Olmitz, KS · 25m 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 Olmitz, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ellinwood, KS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ellinwood, 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
Ellinwood, KS
Afternoon in Ellinwood on Thursday
Local time
4:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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 warmer 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 Olmitz, KS to Ellinwood, 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 North Main Street, 10th Street, Northwest 120 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 Olmitz, 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 (Cleveland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Northwest 90 Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (KS 4 / Northwest 120 Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Olmitz, KS to Ellinwood, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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