Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 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
Onaga, KS
Александр Лич
Louisville to Onaga is 33.5 miles and takes about 43 minutes via KS 99 and KS 16, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick trip that's perfect for a same-day excursion or a simple leg of a longer journey. You'll mostly be on highways, so it's an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 99 | 18.7 mi | 22m |
| KS 16 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| Leonard Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Couz Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Webster Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, KS and Onaga, KS.
Start on Webster Street
Turn left onto KS 99
Turn right onto KS 16
Turn left onto Couz Avenue
Continue on Leonard Street
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.8 — 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 right onto KS 16
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Couz Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.95 one way
$9.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $6.33 | $12.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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 Louisville on Sunday
Local time
5:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Onaga on Sunday
Local time
5:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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 drive is almost entirely highway, with 98% of the 33.5 miles on paved roads. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a significant turn or road change is 18.7 miles on KS 99. You'll begin on Leonard Street before transitioning to KS 99 for the majority of your travel, eventually merging onto KS 16. Expect rural cruising for most of this trip.
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 Onaga, KS is easy. At 43m with 98% 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 18.7 miles (KS 16): Navigation decision point; at 32.8 miles (Couz Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
636 ft
Total Descent
549 ft
Highest Point
1,528 ft
~19.1 mi in
Elevation Range
514 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
Yes
Early in the drive, right off the route
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 43m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). 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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