How far is Elm Mills, KS from Lake City, KS?
The driving distance from Elm Mills, KS to Lake City, KS is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Barber County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elm Mills and Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elm Mills and Lake City.
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Start on Highland Circle
42 m · 10 sec · Highland Circle
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Turn left onto Main Lake Road
635 ft · 28 sec · Main Lake Road
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Continue on Main Lake Road
881 ft · 40 sec · Main Lake Road
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Continue on Main Lake Road
60 m · 10 sec · Main Lake Road
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Continue on Main Lake Road
530 ft · 26 sec · Main Lake Road
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Turn left onto Northwest Elm Mills
46 m · 8 sec · Northwest Elm Mills
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Turn right onto Mingona Road
7.3 mi · 28 min · Mingona Road
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Turn right
724 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto River Road
7.3 mi · 18 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1606 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
122 m · 20 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Cleveland Street
50 m · 7 sec · Cleveland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cleveland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elm Mills and Lake City.
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.
River Road
Turn straight onto River Road
7.31 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Elm Mills and Sunny near Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elm Mills to Lake City?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Mingona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Elm Mills and 7.8 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elm Mills and Sunny near Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Mingona
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 Mingona.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elm Mills and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 9.22 mi (14.84 km).
#1 Elm Mills
Township in Barber County, Kansas
| Population | 122 |
| Coordinates | 37.4339100, -98.6870300 |
| Altitude | 525 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake City
Unincorporated community in Kansas, USA
| Population | 56 |
| Coordinates | 37.3533600, -98.8209300 |
| Altitude | 491 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake City (-98.82093, 37.35336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
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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