How far is Olmitz, KS from Ellinwood, KS?
The driving distance from Olmitz, KS to Ellinwood, KS is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olmitz and Ellinwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olmitz and Ellinwood.
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Start on Main Street
29 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
1330 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest 90 Avenue
1.3 mi · 5 min · Northwest 90 Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 120 Road
9 mi · 10 min · Northwest 120 Road
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Continue on West 9th Street
3135 ft · 1 min · West 9th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
10.1 mi · 15 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto 24th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 24th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 10th Street
9.4 mi · 11 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
734 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
27 m · 4 sec · East 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olmitz and Ellinwood.
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.
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
10.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Olmitz and Sunny near Ellinwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olmitz to Ellinwood?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Hoisington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Olmitz and 15.7 miles from Ellinwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olmitz and Sunny near Ellinwood.
Stop Ideas Near Hoisington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Great Bend City Hall
Ellinwood City Administrator
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hoisington.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olmitz and Ellinwood. Straight-line distance: 22.23 mi (35.78 km).
#1 Olmitz
City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 105 |
| Coordinates | 38.5166800, -98.9364800 |
| Altitude | 614 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellinwood
City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,932 |
| Coordinates | 38.3555700, -98.5809100 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 2nd Street (-98.580908, 38.355667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
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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