How far is Olpe, KS from Emporia, KS?
The driving distance from Olpe, KS to Emporia, KS is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olpe and Emporia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olpe and Emporia.
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Start on West Attendorn Street
85 m · 14 sec · West Attendorn Street
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Turn right onto Iowa Street
942 ft · 28 sec · Iowa Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Road 70
10 mi · 14 min · Road 70
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Turn left onto West South Avenue
112 m · 11 sec · West South Avenue
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Turn right onto Merchant Street
2203 ft · 2 min · Merchant Street
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Turn left 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 Olpe 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 70
At the end of the road, turn right onto Road 70
9.99 mi · 00h 14m
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 Olpe 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 Olpe to Emporia?
The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Olpe and 5.3 miles from Emporia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Olpe and Partly Sunny near Emporia.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olpe and Emporia. Straight-line distance: 9.8 mi (15.77 km).
#1 Olpe
City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 530 |
| Coordinates | 38.2625200, -96.1669400 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.98 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
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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