How far is Morganville, KS from Ladysmith, KS?

The driving distance from Morganville, KS to Ladysmith, KS is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.46 mi
00h 37m
Flight
13.51 mi
21.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.51 mi
Kilometers
21.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.46 mi
Kilometers
32.93 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ladysmith
Fri, Nov 6, 12:31 PM CST
Return by in Morganville
Fri, Nov 6, 1:09 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morganville
2026-11-06T11:54
Arrive Ladysmith
Fri, Nov 6, 12:31 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morganville
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clay Center
KS

City in Kansas

From Morganville
10.3 mi
00h 18m
To Ladysmith
10.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
51°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Morganville and Ladysmith.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morganville and Ladysmith.

  1. 1

    Start on Allen Street

    895 ft · 24 sec · Allen Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 24th Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · 24th Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Navajo Road

    5 mi · 6 min · Navajo Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    1280 ft · 31 sec · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 6th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Navajo Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Navajo Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 12th Road

    3 mi · 7 min · 12th Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kiowa Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Kiowa Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kiowa Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morganville and Ladysmith.

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Navajo Road
10 mi · 49%
24th Road
3.82 mi · 19%
12th Road
2.97 mi · 15%
6th Street
1.77 mi · 9%
Kiowa Road
1.49 mi · 7%
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Navajo Road

Turn right onto Navajo Road

5.01 mi · 00h 06m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay Center
00h 18m from Morganville
Leave By
7:16 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Morganville and Mostly Sunny near Ladysmith.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morganville to Ladysmith?

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Clay Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Morganville and 10.3 miles from Ladysmith.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:16 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Morganville and Mostly Sunny near Ladysmith.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morganville and Ladysmith. Straight-line distance: 13.51 mi (21.74 km).

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#1 Morganville

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

Population190
Coordinates39.4663900, -97.2019700
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ladysmith

Ladysmith is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2713800, -97.1844700
Altitude400
CountryUnited States
Start: Morganville (-97.20197, 39.46639)
End: Ladysmith (-97.18447, 39.27138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
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.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.73 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.50
1.44 gal · 5.46 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $2.75 $5.50
Mid-grade $4.19 $3.02 $6.03
Premium $4.55 $3.28 $6.56
Diesel $5.92 $4.26 $8.53

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Morganville and Ladysmith. The current time is 11:54:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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