How far is Claudell, KS from Cora, KS?

The driving distance from Claudell, KS to Cora, KS is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.08 mi
00h 42m
Flight
25.1 mi
40.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.1 mi
Kilometers
40.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.08 mi
Kilometers
56.46 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cora
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 PM CDT
Return by in Claudell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claudell
2026-04-23T12:42
Arrive Cora
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Claudell
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Smith Center
KS

City in Kansas

From Claudell
20.3 mi
00h 21m
To Cora
14.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Claudell and Cora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Claudell and Cora.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 632

    651 ft · 34 sec · County Road 632

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    10 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1155 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    78 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Claudell and Cora.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 632
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

13.4 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
25.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smith Center
00h 21m from Claudell
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Claudell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Claudell to Cora?

The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Smith Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Claudell and 14.9 miles from Cora.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Claudell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cora.

Stop Ideas Near Smith Center

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smith Center, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smith Center.

RAIL

Holdrege

88 mi away
100 West Ave.
RAIL

Hastings

96 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claudell and Cora. Straight-line distance: 25.1 mi (40.39 km).

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#1 Claudell

Claudell is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6625100, -99.0292500
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cora

Place in Kansas, United States

Population24
Coordinates39.8927900, -98.6636800
Altitude599
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 632 (-99.028933, 39.662507)
End: (-98.66364, 39.89279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.69 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.38 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.68 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.27 $10.55
Premium $4.65 $5.77 $11.54
Diesel $5.30 $6.58 $13.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Claudell and Cora. The current time is 12:42:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.