Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Admire, KS
Tien Nguyen
Emporia, KS
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Admire to Emporia is 18.7 miles and takes about 32 minutes via East Street and Burlingame Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, connecting two points in Kansas. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on surface roads, making it ideal for a quick connection or a brief scenic detour if you're exploring the area. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Street | 9 mi | 14m |
| Burlingame Road | 7.8 mi | 13m |
| East 12th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Commercial Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Merchant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 6th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ivy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Admire, KS and Emporia, KS.
Start on Ivy Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
At end of road, turn right onto KS 99
Continue on KS 99
At end of road, turn right onto East 12th Avenue
Turn left onto KS 99
Turn right onto US 50
Turn left onto Merchant Street
Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto KS 99 / East Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto East 12th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Merchant Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.12 one way
$6.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| premium | $5.25 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Admire on Thursday
Local time
8:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Emporia on Thursday
Local time
8:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 9 miles on East Street. Expect a consistent pace without the rapid acceleration and deceleration often found on interstates. You'll be using local roads like East Street and Burlingame Road for the entire 18.7-mile trip.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 3rd Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KS 99 / East Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (East 12th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
174 ft
Total Descent
265 ft
Highest Point
1,257 ft
~5.4 mi in
Elevation Range
152 ft
Founded 1857
Emporia is a city in the Flint Hills region of Kansas. It is the county seat of Lyon County and the home of Emporia State University and William Allen White.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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