How far is Smith Center, KS from Claudell, KS?
The driving distance from Smith Center, KS to Claudell, KS is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
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Human settlement in Smith County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smith Center and Claudell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smith Center and Claudell.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
67 m · 15 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
9.6 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Turn right
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto County Road 632
651 ft · 29 sec · County Road 632
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 632
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smith Center and Claudell.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
13.4 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Smith Center and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Claudell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smith Center to Claudell?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Gaylord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Smith Center and 11.6 miles from Claudell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Smith Center and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Claudell.
Stop Ideas Near Gaylord
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 Gaylord.
Holdrege
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smith Center and Claudell. Straight-line distance: 15.28 mi (24.59 km).
#1 Smith Center
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,553 |
| Coordinates | 39.7791800, -98.7850700 |
| Altitude | 547 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Claudell
Claudell is a place in Kansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6625100, -99.0292500 |
| Altitude | 506 |
| Country | United States |
End: Claudell (-99.02925, 39.66251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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