How far is Macksville, KS from Stafford, KS?
The driving distance from Macksville, KS to Stafford, KS is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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 Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macksville and Stafford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macksville and Stafford.
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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 2 toward the route
49 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2657 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
22 m · 2 sec · West Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macksville and Stafford.
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.
Longest stretch
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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 Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Macksville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stafford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macksville to Stafford?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 10.4 miles from Macksville and 10.4 miles from Stafford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.91 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Macksville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stafford.
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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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macksville and Stafford. Straight-line distance: 20.05 mi (32.27 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 Stafford
Human settlement in Stafford County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 920 |
| Coordinates | 37.9622400, -98.6006400 |
| Altitude | 566 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Broadway Street (-98.60064, 37.962094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.98 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $3.17 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
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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