How far is Glen Elder, KS from Scottsville, KS?
The driving distance from Glen Elder, KS to Scottsville, KS is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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.
Township in Mitchell County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Elder and Scottsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Elder and Scottsville.
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Start on the route
47 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
733 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Hobart Street
2420 ft · 1 min · Hobart Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Highway 9
7.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 9
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Turn left onto 380 Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · 380 Road
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Keep slight right to continue on 380 Road
794 ft · 22 sec · 380 Road
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Turn straight onto Scottsville Road
2922 ft · 1 min · Scottsville Road
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Turn left onto Commercial Avenue
1636 ft · 46 sec · Commercial Avenue
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Turn right
111 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Elder and Scottsville.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
11.3 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Glen Elder and Mostly Sunny near Scottsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glen Elder to Scottsville?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Beloit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Glen Elder and 12.1 miles from Scottsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Glen Elder and Mostly Sunny near Scottsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Elder and Scottsville. Straight-line distance: 19.21 mi (30.91 km).
#1 Glen Elder
Human settlement in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 420 |
| Coordinates | 39.4986200, -98.3086700 |
| Altitude | 437 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scottsville
Human settlement in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 23 |
| Coordinates | 39.5436200, -97.9531000 |
| Altitude | 476 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scottsville (-97.9531, 39.54362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.82 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
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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