How far is Emporia, KS from Americus, KS?
The driving distance from Emporia, KS to Americus, KS is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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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 Emporia and Americus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emporia and Americus.
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Start on West 5th Avenue
18 m · 8 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Merchant Street
134 m · 19 sec · Merchant Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · West 6th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
74 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Road G
2.5 mi · 3 min · Road G
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Continue on Road 200
2679 ft · 42 sec · Road 200
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Continue on Road F5
1.5 mi · 2 min · Road F5
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Continue on Americus Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Americus Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1144 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Locust Street
16 m · 1 sec · Locust Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emporia and Americus.
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.
West 6th Avenue
Turn left onto West 6th Avenue
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 Emporia and Partly Sunny near Americus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emporia to Americus?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 Emporia and 7 miles from Americus.
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 4.1 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.75 one way or $3.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Emporia and Partly Sunny near Americus.
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 Emporia and Americus. Straight-line distance: 8.34 mi (13.42 km).
#1 Emporia
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 858 |
| Coordinates | 38.4039000, -96.1816600 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Americus
Township in Lyon County, Kansas
| Population | 872 |
| Coordinates | 38.5069600, -96.2619400 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust Street (-96.261942, 38.506918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $1.91 | $3.81 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $2.07 | $4.13 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
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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