How far is Cora, KS from Claudell, KS?

The driving distance from Cora, KS to Claudell, KS is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.53 mi
01h 05m
Flight
25.1 mi
40.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
40.53 mi
Kilometers
65.22 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claudell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 PM CDT
Return by in Cora
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cora
2026-04-23T14:15
Arrive Claudell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cora
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Smith Center
KS

City in Kansas

From Cora
20.3 mi
00h 32m
To Claudell
20.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1155 ft · 51 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    10 mi · 15 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Road 632

    651 ft · 29 sec · County Road 632

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 632

Car Route Details

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

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
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
9.98 mi · 25%
County Road 632
0.12 mi
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
25.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smith Center
00h 32m from Cora
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

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

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 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Cora and Claudell. Straight-line distance: 25.1 mi (40.39 km).

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#1 Cora

Place in Kansas, United States

Population24
Coordinates39.8927900, -98.6636800
Altitude599
CountryUnited States
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#2 Claudell

Claudell is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6625100, -99.0292500
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
Start: Cora (-98.66368, 39.89279)
End: Claudell (-99.02925, 39.66251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 Cora and Claudell. The current time is 14:15:02.

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.