Emporia to Admire is 18.6 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Road R 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, offering a straightforward drive. It's ideal if you're looking for a quick transition between two points in Kansas without a significant time commitment. Consider this a simple connection rather than a destination-driven trip.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Road R
8.8 mi
13m
Burlingame Road
7.8 mi
13m
East 12th Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
Commercial Street
0.5 mi
<1m
East 6th Street
0.3 mi
1m
Ivy Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Merchant Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
East 6th Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Road R
— 8.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emporia, KS and Admire, KS.
1
Start on West 5th Avenue
59 ft·8 sec·West 5th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Merchant Street
440 ft·16 sec·Merchant Street
3
Turn right onto US 50
368 ft·13 sec·East 6th Avenue
4
Turn left onto KS 99
0.5 mi·56 sec·Commercial Street
5
Turn right onto East 12th Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·East 12th Avenue
6
Turn left onto Burlingame Road
7.8 mi·13 min·Burlingame Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 99
8.8 mi·13 min·Road R
8
Turn left onto East 6th Street
0.3 mi·1 min·East 6th Street
9
Turn right onto Ivy Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Ivy Street
10
Arrive at destination
Ivy Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Merchant Street
Turn left onto Merchant Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 50 / East 6th Avenue
Turn right onto US 50 / East 6th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|KS 99 / Commercial Street
Turn left onto KS 99 / Commercial Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|East 12th Avenue
Turn right onto East 12th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
18.5 mi into trip|~31m in|Ivy Street
Turn right onto Ivy Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.09 one way
$6.18 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg7 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$3.37
$6.74
premium
$5.18
$3.80
$7.59
diesel
$5.35
$3.92
$7.84
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, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 71% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
5.6
0
$1.95
$0.89
Efficient EV
4.7
0
$1.63
$0.74
EV Truck/SUV
7.4
0
$2.60
$1.19
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of May 23, 2026
Origin
Emporia, KS
Afternoon
in Emporia on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 5 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 23 at 5:05AM CDT until May 23 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Destination
Admire, KS
Afternoon
in Admire on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 5 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 23 at 5:05AM CDT until May 23 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. You'll encounter 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 8.8 miles on Road R. Expect consistent surface road cruising for the entire 32-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Road R.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Merchant Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Merchant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 50 / East 6th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (KS 99 / Commercial Street): Navigation decision point.
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
•National Teachers Hall of Fame — American non-profit organization that honors exceptional school teachers
•Harris-Borman House — historic house in Kansas, United States
•Walt Mason House — in Emporia, Kansas, listed on the NRHP in Lyon County, Kansas
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18.6 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%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Road R. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Merchant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 50 / East 6th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (KS 99 / Commercial Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Admire, KS before heading back.
