Origin
Pawnee Rock, KS
Afternoon in Pawnee Rock on Thursday
Local time
1:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pawnee Rock, KS to Olmitz, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
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
The drive from Pawnee Rock, KS to Olmitz, KS covers 26.6 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 56, KS 96, Northwest 80 Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.5 miles on US 56. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 26.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 56 and KS 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.5 miles on US 56.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 56 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 56 and KS 96. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 56; KS 156.
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 50m 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: at 0.1 miles (US 56; KS 156): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.8 miles (KS 96): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (Northwest 80 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.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 56; KS 156
Turn sharp left onto US 56; KS 156
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
12.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
KS 96
Turn left onto KS 96
Navigation decision point
3
20.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Northwest 80 Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest 80 Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
25.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Northwest 105 Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Northwest 105 Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
26.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 56 | 12.5 mi | 16m |
| KS 96 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Northwest 80 Avenue | 5.4 mi | 20m |
| Northwest 105 Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 20 Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Centre Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 56
— 12.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawnee Rock, KS and Olmitz, KS.
1
Start on Centre Street
334 ft
·
21 sec
·
Centre Street
2
Turn sharp left onto US 56; KS 156
13 mi
·
16 min
·
US 56; KS 156
3
Continue on Northwest 20 Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Northwest 20 Avenue
4
Turn left onto KS 96
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
KS 96
5
Turn right onto Northwest 80 Avenue
5.4 mi
·
20 min
·
Northwest 80 Avenue
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Northwest 105 Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 105 Road
7
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 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 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
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.
Destination
Olmitz, KS
Afternoon in Olmitz on Thursday
Local time
1:43 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
6 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
50m 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 Pawnee Rock, KS to Olmitz, KS covers 26.6 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 56, KS 96, Northwest 80 Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Pawnee Rock, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.16 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 50m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 56; KS 156): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.8 miles (KS 96): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (Northwest 80 Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pawnee Rock, KS to Olmitz, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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