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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.78 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.23 mi
35.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.23 mi
Kilometers
35.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.78 mi
Kilometers
51.14 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellinwood
Thu, Apr 16, 3:22 AM CDT
Return by in Olmitz
Thu, Apr 16, 4:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olmitz
2026-04-16T02:42
Arrive Ellinwood
Thu, Apr 16, 3:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Olmitz
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Hoisington
KS

City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America

From Olmitz
16.1 mi
00h 19m
To Ellinwood
15.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    29 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue

    1330 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest 90 Avenue

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Northwest 90 Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest 120 Road

    9 mi · 10 min · Northwest 120 Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West 9th Street

    3135 ft · 1 min · West 9th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    10.1 mi · 15 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 24th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 24th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 10th Street

    9.4 mi · 11 min · 10th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    734 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    27 m · 4 sec · East 2nd Street

  11. 11

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
10.3 mi · 32%
10th Street
9.37 mi · 29%
Northwest 120 Road
9 mi · 28%
24th Street
1.36 mi · 4%
Northwest 90 Avenue
1.34 mi · 4%
West 9th Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoisington
00h 19m from Olmitz
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hoisington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Great Bend City Hall
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Great Bend City Hall

Great Bend , KS
1209 Williams St, Great Bend, KS 67530
Rating 4.2/5 21 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Ellinwood City Administrator

Ellinwood , KS
104 E 2nd St, Ellinwood, KS 67526
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hoisington.

RAIL

Hutchinson

90 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olmitz and Ellinwood. Straight-line distance: 22.23 mi (35.78 km).

Olmitz

#1 Olmitz

City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America

Population105
Coordinates38.5166800, -98.9364800
Altitude614
CountryUnited States
Ellinwood

#2 Ellinwood

City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,932
Coordinates38.3555700, -98.5809100
Altitude546
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-98.936266, 38.516679)
End: East 2nd Street (-98.580908, 38.355667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.45
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Olmitz and Ellinwood. The current time is 02:42:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.