How far is McFarland, KS from Maple Hill, KS?
The driving distance from McFarland, KS to Maple Hill, KS is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McFarland and Maple Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McFarland and Maple Hill.
-
1
Start on Main Street
2055 ft · 1 min · Main Street
-
2
Continue on State Highway 185
2529 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 185
-
3
Take the ramp right
1049 ft · 26 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward KS 30: Maple Hill
1852 ft · 49 sec
-
6
Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
-
7
Turn left onto Pierce Avenue
1929 ft · 1 min · Pierce Avenue
-
8
Turn right onto 4th Street
116 m · 15 sec · 4th Street
-
9
Turn right onto Fowler Street
7 m · 1 sec · Fowler Street
-
10
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fowler Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McFarland and Maple Hill.
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
10.5 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 McFarland and Sunny near Maple Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McFarland to Maple Hill?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 7.1 miles from McFarland and 7.1 miles from Maple Hill.
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 2.8 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 7:58 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McFarland and Sunny near Maple Hill.
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 McFarland and Maple Hill. Straight-line distance: 11.46 mi (18.45 km).
#1 McFarland
City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 250 |
| Coordinates | 39.0527800, -96.2377700 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maple Hill
City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 517 |
| Coordinates | 39.0847200, -96.0280500 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fowler Street (-96.02802, 39.08472)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.75 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.12 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $2.24 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
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 · Nov 09, 2026