How far is Wakefield, KS from Ladysmith, KS?
The driving distance from Wakefield, KS to Ladysmith, KS is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wakefield and Ladysmith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wakefield and Ladysmith.
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Start on 4th Street
1408 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Birch Street
835 ft · 42 sec · Birch Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1136 ft · 23 sec · 6th Street
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1773 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on 10th Street
1675 ft · 33 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on 7th Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · 7th Road
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Turn right onto Navajo Road (1400)
2 mi · 4 min · Navajo Road (1400)
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Turn left onto 9th Road
3 mi · 7 min · 9th Road
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Turn right onto Kiowa Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Kiowa Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kiowa Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wakefield and Ladysmith.
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.
7th Road
Continue on 7th Road
5.7 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Ladysmith?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 6.7 miles from Wakefield and 6.8 miles from Ladysmith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wakefield and Mostly Sunny near Ladysmith.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wakefield and Ladysmith. Straight-line distance: 10.38 mi (16.7 km).
#1 Wakefield
City in Kansas
| Population | 920 |
| Coordinates | 39.2133300, -97.0055700 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ladysmith
Ladysmith is a place in Kansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2713800, -97.1844700 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ladysmith (-97.18447, 39.27138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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 | $3.85 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.22 | $2.03 | $4.05 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Diesel | $5.96 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
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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