How far is Maple Hill, KS from McFarland, KS?
The driving distance from Maple Hill, KS to McFarland, KS is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Hill and McFarland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Hill and McFarland.
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Start on Fowler Street
1001 ft · 36 sec · Fowler Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street
115 m · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Pierce Avenue
903 ft · 32 sec · Pierce Avenue
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Elm Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp right
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
10.8 mi · 11 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 185: McFarland
771 ft · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 185
2974 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 185
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Continue on State Highway 185
128 m · 7 sec · State Highway 185
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Continue on Main Street
2055 ft · 1 min · 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 Maple Hill and McFarland.
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.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
10.8 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Maple Hill and Sunny near McFarland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Hill to McFarland?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Paxico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Maple Hill and 7.2 miles from McFarland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.91 one way or $3.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maple Hill and Sunny near McFarland.
Stop Ideas Near Paxico
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 Paxico.
Topeka
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Hill and McFarland. Straight-line distance: 11.46 mi (18.45 km).
#1 Maple Hill
City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 517 |
| Coordinates | 39.0847200, -96.0280500 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McFarland
City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 250 |
| Coordinates | 39.0527800, -96.2377700 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: McFarland (-96.23777, 39.05278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $3.75 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.12 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
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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