How far is Macksville, KS from Seward, KS?
The driving distance from Macksville, KS to Seward, KS is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Rain Showers then Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macksville and Seward.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macksville and Seward.
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Start on the route
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto West Poling Street
64 m · 11 sec · West Poling Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
859 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left
12 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
95 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
14 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Northwest 140th Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Northwest 140th Street
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1287 ft · 57 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macksville and Seward.
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.
North Main Street
Exit the roundabout
14 mi · 00h 18m
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 Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Macksville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Seward.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macksville to Seward?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 15 miles from Macksville and 15 miles from Seward.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 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 then Sunny near Seward.
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.
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Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macksville and Seward. Straight-line distance: 17.82 mi (28.68 km).
#1 Macksville
Human settlement in Stafford County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 518 |
| Coordinates | 37.9591800, -98.9687100 |
| Altitude | 617 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seward
City in Stafford County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 62 |
| Coordinates | 38.1777900, -98.7948100 |
| Altitude | 582 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-98.794739, 38.177789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $4.60 | $9.19 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $6.44 | $12.89 |
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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