How far is Olmitz, KS from Pawnee Rock, KS?

The driving distance from Olmitz, KS to Pawnee Rock, KS is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
27.13 mi
00h 39m
Flight
17.54 mi
28.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.54 mi
Kilometers
28.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.13 mi
Kilometers
43.66 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pawnee Rock
Thu, Apr 16, 3:21 AM CDT
Return by in Olmitz
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 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 Pawnee Rock
Thu, Apr 16, 3:21 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
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
Great Bend
KS

City in Barton County, Kansas, United States

From Olmitz
13.3 mi
00h 19m
To Pawnee Rock
13.9 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
8 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Olmitz and Pawnee Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olmitz and Pawnee Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    939 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 105 Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Northwest 105 Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest 80 Avenue

    5.4 mi · 21 min · Northwest 80 Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwest 20 Avenue

    1229 ft · 34 sec · Northwest 20 Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Patton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Patton Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Centre Street

    102 m · 15 sec · Centre Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Centre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olmitz and Pawnee Rock.

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Patton Road
12.5 mi · 46%
Northwest 80 Avenue
5.41 mi · 20%
Northwest 105 Road
0.75 mi · 3%
Northwest 20 Avenue
0.23 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Centre Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

South Patton Road

Continue straight

10.3 mi · 00h 12m

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 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Bend
00h 19m from Olmitz
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Olmitz and Sunny near Pawnee Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olmitz to Pawnee Rock?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 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?

Great Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Olmitz and 13.9 miles from Pawnee Rock.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olmitz and Sunny near Pawnee Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Great Bend

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 Great Bend and the surrounding midpoint area.
Great Bend City Hall
Scenic stop 2.9 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 11.9 mi away

Pawnee Rock City Hall

Pawnee Rock , KS
508 Centre St, Pawnee Rock, KS 67567
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Bend.

RAIL

Hutchinson

81 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olmitz and Pawnee Rock. Straight-line distance: 17.54 mi (28.22 km).

Olmitz

#1 Olmitz

City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America

Population105
Coordinates38.5166800, -98.9364800
Altitude614
CountryUnited States
Pawnee Rock

#2 Pawnee Rock

Township in Barton County, Kansas

Population230
Coordinates38.2652900, -98.9809300
Altitude594
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-98.936266, 38.516679)
End: Centre Street (-98.981279, 38.265297)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $3.62
Round trip
$7.24
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.62 $7.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.08 $8.17
Premium $4.65 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $5.30 $5.09 $10.18

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 Pawnee Rock. The current time is 02:42:01.

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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.