How far is Americus, KS from Emporia, KS?
The driving distance from Americus, KS to Emporia, KS is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Americus and Emporia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Americus and Emporia.
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Start on Locust Street
134 m · 15 sec · Locust Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1333 ft · 59 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Americus Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Americus Road
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Continue straight
2033 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Road F5
1.5 km · 1 min · Road F5
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Continue on Road 200
2326 ft · 36 sec · Road 200
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Turn straight onto Road G
2.5 mi · 4 min · Road G
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Turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 East, Emporia
59 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East, Emporia
2.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Merchant Street
134 m · 14 sec · Merchant Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Americus and Emporia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 50 East
Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East, Emporia
2.71 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Americus and Partly Sunny near Emporia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Americus to Emporia?
The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Americus and 5.4 miles from Emporia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Americus and Partly Sunny near Emporia.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Americus and Emporia. Straight-line distance: 8.34 mi (13.42 km).
#1 Americus
Township in Lyon County, Kansas
| Population | 872 |
| Coordinates | 38.5069600, -96.2619400 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emporia
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 858 |
| Coordinates | 38.4039000, -96.1816600 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emporia (-96.18166, 38.4039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.98 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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