Berkeley Hills
District of Emporia
in Lyon County of Kansas, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.404 and -96.182 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 24' 14" and W -96° 10' 53"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 10:02 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
1:25 am and 3:18 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

Discover Berkeley Hills

The district Berkeley Hills of Emporia in Lyon County (Kansas) is a subburb in United States about 1,032 mi west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cottonwood Falls, Council Grove, Burlington, Lyndon and Eureka. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 33%
Air Humidity 87%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

20°C (69 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Candlewood Suites EMPORIA

Address
2,2 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
2,4 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
2,4 mi
2930 Eaglecrest Dr
66801 Emporia
United States

Time Information

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


Quality Inn & Suites Emporia

Address
2,4 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
2,5 mi
2836 W. 18th Ave.
66801 Emporia
United States

Time Information

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


America's Best Inns & Suites Emporia

Address
2,4 mi
3181 W U.S. Highway 50
66801 Emporia
United States

Time Information

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


Econo Lodge Emporia

Address
2,0 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
2,1 mi
2630 W 18TH AVE
66801 Emporia
United States

Time Information

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


KNIGHTS INN EMPORIA KS

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

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express & Suites EMPORIA NORTHWEST

Address
2,5 mi
3007 W. 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 22, 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.


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 30, 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.


2 Days at the Emporia Model RR Club's display: Jan. 2012

Published: January 08, 2012
Length: 51:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wildfire19861987

Every year the EMRC sets up a modular layout at the Flinthills Mall in Emporia, KS for the Christmas season (like I do for the museum). It's up from November to a week after New years. On New...


BNSF Emporia Yard 7-19-07

Published: March 12, 2008
Length: 06:41 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Eric Burris

Watching a few trains from the Praire Street overpass. Where you can see a good view of the yard. Emporia KS on the BNSF Emporia subdivision.


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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.

Americus, Kansas

Americus is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 894. It is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Located at 38.5064, -96.2597 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in Kansas, Populated places in Lyon County, Kansas, Emporia micropolitan area

Olpe, Kansas

Olpe is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 546. It is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Located at 38.2619, -96.1694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in Kansas, Populated places in Lyon County, Kansas, Emporia micropolitan area

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 0 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

Warren Parrish

Warren F. Parrish (also Warren Parish) (January 10, 1803–January 3, 1877) was a leader in the early Latter Day Saint or Mormonism movement. Parrish held a number of positions of responsibility, including that of scribe to church president Joseph Smith Jr. Parrish and other leaders became disillusioned with Smith after the failure of the Kirtland Safety Society and left the Church of the Latter Day Saints.

Located at 38.42, -96.206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1803 births, 1877 deaths, Leaders in various Latter Day Saint denominations, Former Latter Day Saints, Converts to Mormonism, Latter Day Saint missionaries, American Latter Day Saints, American Christian missionaries, Baptist ministers from the United States, People excommunicated by the Church of Christ (Latter Day Saints), People from Mendon, New York

Emporia High School

Emporia High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Emporia, Kansas, serving students in grades 9-12. Emporia has an enrollment of approximately 1,400 students and a teaching staff of 130. It is the only public high school within the city of Emporia. The principal is Scott Sheldon. The school mascot is the Spartan and the school colors are red and black. Emporia High was established in the early 1900s in order to help educate the increasing population of Emporia.

Located at 38.4212, -96.2244 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in Kansas, Schools in Lyon County, Kansas

Emporia Municipal Airport

Emporia Municipal Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located four nautical miles (7 km) south of the central business district of Emporia, a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States.

Located at 38.3322, -96.1911 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Kansas, Buildings and structures in Lyon County, Kansas

KANH

KANH (89.7 FM), is a National Public Radio-affiliated station in Emporia, Kansas. It primarily features National Public Radio programming.

Located at 38.3625, -96.1167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
NPR member stations, Radio stations in Kansas, Lyon County, Kansas, Radio stations established in 1970

KANS

KANS is a radio station broadcasting an Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Emporia, Kansas, USA. The station is currently owned by Kansas Radio, Inc. and features programing from Jones Radio Network.

Located at 38.4058, -96.2369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Kansas, Radio stations established in 1990

KEKS

KEKS (103.1 FM "KISS 103.1") is a radio station broadcasting a CHR format. Licensed to Olpe, Kansas, USA, the station serves the Emporia, Kansas area. The station is currently owned by MyTown Media, LLC.

Located at 38.2936, -96.2175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lyon County, Kansas, Radio stations in Kansas, Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 2007

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Lyon County, Kansas, Zoos in Kansas, Visitor attractions in Lyon County, Kansas

Jacobs Creek Flood

The Jacobs Creek Flood, also referred to as the Kansas Turnpike Flash Flood, was a flash flood that occurred on the night of August 30, 2003, 11 miles southwest of Emporia, Kansas, on the Kansas Turnpike (Interstate 35). The deadly flash flood occurred on Labor Day weekend and killed six people, five inside of vehicles swept away by the floodwaters and one person who was attempting to rescue those trapped.

Located at 38.2918, -96.3561 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Floods in the United States, 2003 floods, Natural disasters in 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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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