How far is Macksville, KS from Hudson, KS?

The driving distance from Macksville, KS to Hudson, KS is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.44 mi
00h 29m
Flight
19.6 mi
31.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.6 mi
Kilometers
31.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.44 mi
Kilometers
44.16 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Wed, Oct 21, 12:30 PM CDT
Return by in Macksville
Wed, Oct 21, 1:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macksville
2026-10-21T12:01
Arrive Hudson
Wed, Oct 21, 12:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Macksville
10:00 PM CDT
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
Saint John
KS

City in Stafford County, Kansas

From Macksville
13.7 mi
00h 14m
To Hudson
13.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Oct 21 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Macksville and Hudson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macksville and Hudson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Poling Street

    64 m · 11 sec · West Poling Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    859 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    12 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    95 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    7 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northeast 70th Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Northeast 70th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast 40th Avenue

    3 mi · 7 min · Northeast 40th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northeast 100th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 100th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Avenue

    615 ft · 22 sec · South Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1798 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macksville and Hudson.

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
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
7.23 mi · 26%
Northeast 70th Street
4.01 mi · 15%
Northeast 40th Avenue
3.01 mi · 11%
Northeast 100th Street
0.68 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.34 mi · 1%
South Avenue
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

12 mi · 00h 14m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint John
00h 14m from Macksville
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Macksville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macksville to Hudson?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 Macksville and 13.7 miles from Hudson.

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 7.9 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 7:30 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 Rain Showers then Sunny around Macksville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Saint John

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint John, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint John.

RAIL

Hutchinson

73 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Dodge City

114 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macksville and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 19.6 mi (31.55 km).

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#1 Macksville

Human settlement in Stafford County, Kansas, United States of America

Population518
Coordinates37.9591800, -98.9687100
Altitude617
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in Stafford County, Kansas, United States

Population122
Coordinates38.1055700, -98.6600800
Altitude570
CountryUnited States
Start: (-98.968545, 37.959179)
End: Main Street (-98.659978, 38.10557)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.86
Round trip
$7.73
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · Oct 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Macksville and Hudson. The current time is 12:01:04.

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.