How far is Hudson, KS from Macksville, KS?
The driving distance from Hudson, KS to Macksville, KS is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Stafford County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and Macksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Macksville.
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Start on Main Street
1798 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Avenue
615 ft · 17 sec · South Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 100th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 100th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 40th Avenue
3 mi · 7 min · Northeast 40th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 70th Street
4 mi · 6 min · Northeast 70th Street
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Turn left
7 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
859 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Poling Street
64 m · 11 sec · West Poling Street
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson and Macksville.
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.
Northeast 70th Street
Exit the roundabout
12 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hudson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Macksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Macksville?
The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Saint John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Hudson and 13.7 miles from Macksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hudson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Macksville.
Stop Ideas Near Saint John
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint John.
Hutchinson
Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Macksville. Straight-line distance: 19.6 mi (31.55 km).
#1 Hudson
Town in Stafford County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 122 |
| Coordinates | 38.1055700, -98.6600800 |
| Altitude | 570 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macksville
Human settlement in Stafford County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 518 |
| Coordinates | 37.9591800, -98.9687100 |
| Altitude | 617 |
| Country | United States |
End: Macksville (-98.96871, 37.95918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.98 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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