How far is Green, KS from Ladysmith, KS?

The driving distance from Green, KS to Ladysmith, KS is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.78 mi
00h 41m
Flight
14.55 mi
23.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.55 mi
Kilometers
23.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.78 mi
Kilometers
33.44 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ladysmith
Fri, Nov 6, 12:35 PM CST
Return by in Green
Fri, Nov 6, 1:17 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green
2026-11-06T11:53
Arrive Ladysmith
Fri, Nov 6, 12:35 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Green
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clay Center
KS

City in Kansas

From Green
10.4 mi
00h 20m
To Ladysmith
10.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
51°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Green and Ladysmith.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green and Ladysmith.

  1. 1

    Start on Stokes Street

    111 m · 17 sec · Stokes Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    1133 ft · 54 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixon Avenue

    129 m · 18 sec · Dixon Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Utah Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Utah Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 18th Road

    5.8 mi · 7 min · 18th Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Crawford Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Crawford Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 6th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Navajo Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Navajo Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 12th Road

    3 mi · 7 min · 12th Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kiowa Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Kiowa Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kiowa Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green and Ladysmith.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
18th Road
5.81 mi · 28%
Navajo Road
4.99 mi · 24%
Utah Road
3.17 mi · 15%
12th Road
2.97 mi · 14%
Kiowa Road
1.49 mi · 7%
6th Street
1.04 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

18th Road

Turn right onto 18th Road

5.81 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay Center
00h 20m from Green
Leave By
7:06 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Green and Mostly Sunny near Ladysmith.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Green to Ladysmith?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clay Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Green and 10.4 miles from Ladysmith.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Green and Mostly Sunny near Ladysmith.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green and Ladysmith. Straight-line distance: 14.55 mi (23.42 km).

Green

#1 Green

City in Clay County, Kansas, United States

Population218
Coordinates39.4277800, -97.0019600
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ladysmith

Ladysmith is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2713800, -97.1844700
Altitude400
CountryUnited States
Start: Green (-97.00196, 39.42778)
End: Ladysmith (-97.18447, 39.27138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $2.79
Round trip
$5.58
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $2.79 $5.58
Mid-grade $4.19 $3.06 $6.12
Premium $4.55 $3.32 $6.65
Diesel $5.92 $4.32 $8.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Green and Ladysmith. The current time is 11:53:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.