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Trip from Olmitz, KS to Pawnee Rock, KS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

39m

Distance

27.1 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Trip Overview

The drive from Olmitz, KS to Pawnee Rock, KS covers 27.1 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northwest 105 Road, Northwest 80 Avenue, Northwest 20 Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.24 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m 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 39m drive with frequent turns across 27.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest 105 Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Olmitz, KS to Pawnee Rock, KS is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Olmitz, KS to Pawnee Rock, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northwest 105 Road
Northwest 80 Avenue
Northwest 20 Avenue
South Patton Road
Centre Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Northwest 105 Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olmitz, KS and Pawnee Rock, KS.

1

Start on Main Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Main Street
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 105 Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Northwest 105 Road
3

Continue on Northwest 80 Avenue

5.4 mi · 20 min · Northwest 80 Avenue
4

Turn left

7.4 mi · 8 min
5

Turn right onto Northwest 20 Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Northwest 20 Avenue
6

Continue on South Patton Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · South Patton Road
7

Continue straight

10 mi · 12 min
8

Turn sharp right onto Centre Street

335 ft · 15 sec · Centre Street
9

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.24 one way

$8.47 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.65 $9.30
premium $4.89 $5.22 $10.43
diesel $5.61 $5.98 $11.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.1 0 $2.85 $1.30
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08
EV Truck/SUV 10.8 0 $3.79 $1.73

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Olmitz, KS

Morning in Olmitz on Thursday

Local time

11:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pawnee Rock, KS

Morning in Pawnee Rock on Thursday

Local time

11:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

6 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

39m 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 Pawnee Rock, KS covers 27.1 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest 105 Road, Northwest 80 Avenue, Northwest 20 Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 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 $4.24 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.
The drive from Olmitz, KS to Pawnee Rock, KS is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Olmitz, KS to Pawnee Rock, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Olmitz, KS to Pawnee Rock, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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