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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City in Barton County, Kansas, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olmitz and Pawnee Rock.
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Start on Main Street
939 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 105 Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Northwest 105 Road
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Continue on Northwest 80 Avenue
5.4 mi · 21 min · Northwest 80 Avenue
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Northwest 20 Avenue
1229 ft · 34 sec · Northwest 20 Avenue
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Continue on South Patton Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Patton Road
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn sharp right onto Centre Street
102 m · 15 sec · Centre Street
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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.
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.
South Patton Road
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10.3 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
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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 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.
Great Bend City Hall
Pawnee Rock City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Bend.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olmitz and Pawnee Rock. Straight-line distance: 17.54 mi (28.22 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 Pawnee Rock
Township in Barton County, Kansas
| Population | 230 |
| Coordinates | 38.2652900, -98.9809300 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centre Street (-98.981279, 38.265297)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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