Origin
Pawnee Rock, KS
Afternoon in Pawnee Rock on Saturday
Local time
12:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pawnee Rock, 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
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 mostly highway. 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.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 26.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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 Saturday
Local time
12:31 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
26.6 mi in 50m, mostly highway — 12.5 mi of that is on US 56.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on US 56.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on US 56. 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: 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.
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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