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Distance from Elyria, NE to Alma, AR

Distance

650 mi

Time

11 hours 36 mins

Gas Cost

$61 - $118

There are 500.25 miles from Elyria to Alma in southeast direction and 650 miles (1,046.07 kilometers) by car, following the US-81 route.

Elyria and Alma are 11 hours 36 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Elyria, NE to Alma, AR. The halfway point is Valley Center, KS.

Elyria, NE and Alma, AR are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 6:04 am.

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From $14

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From $24

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From $28

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 26.10 gallons of gas to cover the route between Elyria, NE and Alma, AR.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Elyria to Alma is $85.14.

During the route, an average car will release 511.38 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.26 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Elyria, NE and Alma, AR

If you want to meet halfway between Elyria, NE and Alma, AR or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 37.869347 and -97.323410, or 37º 52' 9.6492" N, 97º 19' 24.276" W. This location is 324.96 miles away from Elyria, NE and Alma, AR and it would take approximately 5 hours 48 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Valley Center, KS, situated 339 miles from Elyria, NE and 321 miles from Alma, AR. It would take 5 hours 7 mins to go from Elyria to Valley Center and 4 hours 42 mins to go from Alma to Valley Center.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Elyria, NE and Alma, AR is Wichita, KS, situated 347 miles from Elyria, NE and 309 miles from Alma, AR. It would take 5 hours 13 mins to go from Elyria to and 4 hours 27 mins to go from Alma to Wichita.