How far is Mapleton, KS from Fulton, KS?

The driving distance from Mapleton, KS to Fulton, KS is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
9.5 mi
00h 13m
Flight
8.93 mi
14.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.93 mi
Kilometers
14.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.5 mi
Kilometers
15.29 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM CDT
Return by in Mapleton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mapleton
2026-04-23T04:07
Arrive Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mapleton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Prescott
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Mapleton
4.7 mi
00h 06m
To Fulton
4.8 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mapleton and Fulton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mapleton and Fulton.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    560 ft · 27 sec · North 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    38 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mapleton and Fulton.

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
4.24 mi · 45%
North 4th Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

5.13 mi · 00h 09m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prescott
00h 06m from Mapleton
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mapleton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mapleton to Fulton?

The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Prescott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Mapleton and 4.8 miles from Fulton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mapleton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fulton.

Stop Ideas Near Prescott

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prescott, 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 Prescott.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

98 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

111 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

114 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Warrensburg

114 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mapleton and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 8.93 mi (14.37 km).

Mapleton

#1 Mapleton

City in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States

Population80
Coordinates38.0150300, -94.8835800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fulton

City in Kansas

Population154
Coordinates38.0100400, -94.7196800
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-94.883581, 38.015137)
End: (-94.719683, 38.009972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.27 L · about $1.28
Round trip
$2.56
0.68 gal · 2.54 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.28 $2.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.45 $2.89
Premium $4.65 $1.58 $3.16
Diesel $5.30 $1.80 $3.61

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mapleton and Fulton. The current time is 04:07:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.