Origin
Emporia, KS
Morning in Emporia on Tuesday
Local time
8:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Emporia, KS to Olpe, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emporia, KS
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Olpe, KS
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Trip Overview
Emporia, KS to Olpe, KS is 10.7 miles and takes about 16 minutes via South Commercial Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip connecting two points within the same region, the Great Plains. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through town than a traditional highway journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick hop, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Commercial Street | 10 mi | 14m |
| Merchant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Iowa Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West South Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Attendorn Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 5th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Commercial Street
— 10 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emporia, KS and Olpe, KS.
1
Start on West 5th Avenue
59 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Merchant Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Merchant Street
3
Turn left onto West South Avenue
367 ft
·
13 sec
·
West South Avenue
4
Turn right onto KS 99
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
South Commercial Street
5
Turn left onto Iowa Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Iowa Street
6
Turn left onto West Attendorn Street
277 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Attendorn Street
7
Arrive at destination
West Attendorn Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Merchant Street
Turn right onto Merchant Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West South Avenue
Turn left onto West South Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
KS 99 / South Commercial Street
Turn right onto KS 99 / South Commercial Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Iowa Street
Turn left onto Iowa Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Attendorn Street
Turn left onto West Attendorn Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Olpe, KS
Morning in Olpe on Tuesday
Local time
8:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its "turn-heavy local drive" profile, with no highway driving at all. You'll navigate using main roads like South Commercial Street, Merchant Street, and Iowa Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 10 miles on South Commercial Street. The drive progresses by transitioning between these local thoroughfares, demanding your attention for frequent adjustments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on South Commercial Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near Merchant Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Merchant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West South Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KS 99 / South Commercial Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on South Commercial Street. 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 0.4 miles (West South Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KS 99 / South Commercial Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Olpe, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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