Emporia Junction
in Lyon County of Kansas, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.403 and -96.161 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 24' 10" and W -96° 9' 40"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:30 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:24 am and 8:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Explore Emporia Junction

Emporia Junction in Lyon County (Kansas) is a city in United States about 1,031 mi (or 1,659 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in Emporia Junction is now 10:30 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Emporia Junction, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Forbes Field in a distance of 46 mi (or 75 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Emporia, Cottonwood Falls, Council Grove, Burlington and Lyndon. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 69 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 47%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 11% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

17°C (63 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

21°C (69 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Candlewood Suites EMPORIA

Address
3,2 mi
2602 Candlewood Drive
66801 EMPORIA
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn-Emporia KS

Address
3,4 mi
2900 Eaglecrest Dr.
66801 Emporia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Quinta Inn & Suites Emporia

Address
3,4 mi
2930 Eaglecrest Dr
66801 Emporia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn & Suites Emporia

Address
3,4 mi
2921 W. 18th Avenue
66801 Emporia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Inn Emporia

Address
3,5 mi
2836 W. 18th Ave.
66801 Emporia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


America's Best Inns & Suites Emporia

Address
3,5 mi
3181 W U.S. Highway 50
66801 Emporia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BUDGET HOST INN EMP

Address
0,7 mi
1830 EAST US HIGHWAY 50
66801 Emporia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Econo Lodge Emporia

Address
3,0 mi
2511 W. 18th Avenue
66801 Emporia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


MOTEL 6 EMPORIA KS

Address
3,2 mi
2630 W 18TH AVE
66801 Emporia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


KNIGHTS INN EMPORIA KS

Address
3,2 mi
2700 WEST 18TH AVE
66801 Emporia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

2 train race - BNSF Emporia Sub.

Published: September 16, 2010
Length: 15:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wildfire19861987

This is from one of my latest Emporia sub videos. Decided to make it a stand alone video. The short train was the Emporia switcher heading back to the yard after switching the Bunge elevator.


May 21 2011 Emporia and Reading Kansas tornado

Published: May 21, 2011
Length: 56:36 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ChaseTheSky

I had sat in Emporia much of the afternoon, then chased a storm up to Topeka. I started to drive back toward Emporia only to get closer to my western Oklahoma target for Monday. I didn't...


BNSF Emporia sub at Emporia KS 5-2-08

Published: March 29, 2009
Length: 41:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Eric Burris

Location: NR Junction in Emporia KS.


Budget Host Inn Emporia, KS 66801

Published: May 01, 2012
Length: 32:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Laluinc

Welcome to Budget Host Inn Emporia, KS. Spend The Night, Not A Fortune! Enjoy newly renovated rooms with lightning high-speed wireless internet. All rooms are equipped with fridge & microwave....


BNSF Emporia sub at NR JCT Pt2 6-4-08

Published: April 30, 2009
Length: 01:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Eric Burris

Location: Emporia KS at NR Junction in the evening. a few trains are seen including a UP stack train.


BNSF Emporia sub and a Katy train 2-12-09

Published: March 29, 2009
Length: 18:44 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Eric Burris

Locations: Emporia and Lebo. BNSF trains are seen while waiting for the eastbound UP stacktrain being lead by the wonderful UP1988 "The Katy". I chased it to Lebo where i barely had a minute...


BNSF Emporia sub - 8-29-10 Pt. 2

Published: August 31, 2010
Length: 12:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wildfire19861987

In the 2nd part we see the yard job finish it's switching, and heads back to the yard, and 2 more doublestacks. Concluding with one hell of a way to end a day of railfanning (i would've done...


2013 boys 4x400 Centennial League Track Meet at Emporia Kansas - Shawnee Heights 1st

Published: May 11, 2013
Length: 11:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Greg Smith

2013 boys 4x400 Centennial League at Emporia Kansas - Shawnee Heights 1st.


Emporia zoo, parks and memorials

Published: December 09, 2009
Length: 58:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: projectemporia

Emporia zoo, parks and memorials.


USM B-team 4x400 at Emporia State

Published: April 07, 2013
Length: 47:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Omar Delgado

University of Saint Mary B-team 1. Aaron Potter 2. Omar Delgado 3. Russell Brown 4. Ricardo Cortez.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Emporia, Kansas

Emporia is a city in and the county seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 24,916. Emporia lies between Topeka and Wichita at the intersection of U.S. Route 50 with Interstates 335 and 35 on the Kansas Turnpike. Emporia is the principal city of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Lyon and Chase counties.

Located at 38.4081, -96.1869 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in Kansas, County seats in Kansas, Populated places in Lyon County, Kansas, Populated places established in 1857, Emporia micropolitan area

Emporia State University

Emporia State University (ESU) is a university in the city of Emporia in Lyon County, Kansas, just east of the Flint Hills.

Located at 38.416, -96.1796 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Buildings and structures in Lyon County, Kansas, Education in Lyon County, Kansas, Emporia State University, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Universities and colleges in Kansas

Welch Stadium

Welch Stadium is a sport stadium in Emporia, Kansas. The facility is primarily used by the Emporia State University football and track & field teams and Emporia High School football. Home of 2 olympians, 1 more than Alabama. It is named to honor long-time Emporia State coach and athletic director Fran Welch. The facility was one of the first on the NCAA Division II level to offer enclosed skyboxes and is still one of only a few across the nation.

Located at 38.417, -96.1796 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
College football venues, Sports venues in Kansas, Buildings and structures in Lyon County, Kansas, American football venues in Kansas, Emporia State Hornets football

David Traylor Zoo of Emporia

The David Traylor Zoo is a small zoo located in Emporia, Kansas, United States. Admission to the zoo is free. You can walk through the displays of smaller animals and go across the street to see the larger animals, or you can drive by and see the larger animals whether or not the zoo is open. The zoo is part of Soden's Grove Park, which includes a small train that operates in the summer, the historical Marsh Arch Bridge, and an All Veterans Memorial.

Located at 38.3834, -96.1776 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Lyon County, Kansas, Zoos in Kansas, Visitor attractions in Lyon County, Kansas

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Emporia, Kansas)

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church is a parish established in Emporia, Kansas on February 14, 1870 as part of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. St. Andrew's first building was constructed in the Fall of 1870 and was of a Gothic Revival style. In 1928, the original building was replaced by a larger Tudor style building. Notable members of St. Andrew's include Kathrine K.

Located at 38.4083, -96.1797 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Articles created via the Article Wizard, Episcopal churches in Kansas

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