Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisville, KS
Anthony Stewart
Olsburg, KS
Tien Nguyen
Louisville to Olsburg is 31.7 miles and takes about 38 minutes via KS 99 and KS 16, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick hop across the Kansas landscape, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the same vast, open terrain. You'll be on main state highways for most of this journey, so expect a straightforward drive. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 99 | 18.3 mi | 21m |
| KS 16 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| K-16 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fir Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Webster Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, KS and Olsburg, KS.
Start on Webster Street
Turn left onto KS 99
Turn left onto KS 16
Turn right onto K-16
Turn right onto 2nd Street
Turn left onto Fir Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto KS 99
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto KS 16
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Fir Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.68 one way
$9.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Louisville on Monday
Local time
12:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:57PM CDT until July 20 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Destination
Late night in Olsburg on Monday
Local time
12:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:57PM CDT until July 20 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 is a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the mileage on well-maintained state roads. You'll experience a consistent driving environment for the majority of the trip, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 18.3 miles on KS 99. The character of the route remains largely consistent, prioritizing efficient travel over winding scenic byways. Expect smooth sailing on these main arteries as you make your way from one Great Plains locale to another.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 99 and KS 16. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KS 99.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Louisville, KS to Olsburg, KS is easy. At 38m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KS 99): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (KS 16): Navigation decision point; at 31.5 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
698 ft
Total Descent
284 ft
Highest Point
1,525 ft
~20.4 mi in
Elevation Range
512 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
Wamego, KS
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, short detour
Wamego, KS
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Su-Tu 11:00-20:00; We-Sa 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, short detour
Wamego, KS
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Su-Th 10:00-21:40; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:40
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, short detour
Wamego, KS
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 09:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, short detour
Wamego, KS
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
Memorial
Early in the drive, right off the route
Monument
Near the end, right off the route
Monument
Near the end, right off the route
Yes
Early in the drive, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
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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