How far is Hartford, KS from Emporia, KS?
The driving distance from Hartford, KS to Emporia, KS is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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.
City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Emporia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Emporia.
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Start on East Plumb Avenue
150 m · 24 sec · East Plumb Avenue
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Turn right onto Commercial Street
1580 ft · 52 sec · Commercial Street
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Continue on State Highway 130
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 130
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Continue on Angus Road
1503 ft · 30 sec · Angus Road
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Continue on State Highway 130
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 130
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Turn straight onto Road X
2.8 mi · 5 min · Road X
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Take the ramp left
1175 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, 6th Avenue
1083 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Merchant Street
134 m · 14 sec · Merchant Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Emporia.
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.
Road X
Merge slight left
7.65 mi · 00h 08m
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 Hartford and Partly Sunny near Emporia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Emporia?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Neosho Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Hartford and 9.6 miles from Emporia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hartford and Partly Sunny near Emporia.
Stop Ideas Near Neosho Rapids
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 Neosho Rapids.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Emporia. Straight-line distance: 13.91 mi (22.38 km).
#1 Hartford
Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 368 |
| Coordinates | 38.3083500, -95.9558200 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emporia
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 858 |
| Coordinates | 38.4039000, -96.1816600 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emporia (-96.18166, 38.4039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
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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