How far is McCracken, KS from Alexander, KS?

The driving distance from McCracken, KS to Alexander, KS is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 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
9.13 mi
00h 29m
Flight
7.74 mi
12.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.74 mi
Kilometers
12.45 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.13 mi
Kilometers
14.69 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexander
Thu, Apr 16, 10:53 PM CDT
Return by in McCracken
Thu, Apr 16, 11:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCracken
2026-04-16T22:23
Arrive Alexander
Thu, Apr 16, 10:53 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 McCracken
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
Bazine
KS

Township in Ness County, Kansas

From McCracken
4.6 mi
00h 15m
To Alexander
4.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
53°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McCracken and Alexander.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McCracken and Alexander.

  1. 1

    Start on West Elm Avenue

    809 ft · 38 sec · West Elm Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 110

    6.4 mi · 25 min · County Road 110

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    903 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McCracken and Alexander.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 110
6.38 mi · 70%
Main Street
0.17 mi · 2%
West Elm Avenue
0.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 110

Turn right onto County Road 110

6.38 mi · 00h 25m

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
+1.3 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bazine
00h 15m from McCracken
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McCracken and Partly Cloudy near Alexander.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McCracken to Alexander?

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 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?

Bazine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from McCracken and 4.5 miles from Alexander.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around McCracken and Partly Cloudy near Alexander.

Stop Ideas Near Bazine

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

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

RAIL

Dodge City

82 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.
RAIL

Garden City

116 mi away
100 North 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCracken and Alexander. Straight-line distance: 7.74 mi (12.45 km).

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#1 McCracken

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

Population171
Coordinates38.5805700, -99.5712200
Altitude653
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alexander

City in Kansas

Population57
Coordinates38.4694600, -99.5531700
Altitude633
CountryUnited States
Start: McCracken (-99.57122, 38.58057)
End: Alexander (-99.55317, 38.46946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.22 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.64 gal · 2.44 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.21 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.36 $2.72
Premium $4.65 $1.49 $2.98
Diesel $5.30 $1.70 $3.39

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between McCracken and Alexander. The current time is 22:23:17.

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.