Origin
Alexander, KS
Late night in Alexander on Friday
Local time
2:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexander, KS to McCracken, KS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
29m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexander, KS
Efrem C.
Trip Overview
The drive from Alexander, KS to McCracken, KS covers 9.1 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 110, KS 4, KS 96 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on County Road 110. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 9.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 110 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,207 ft
2,076 ft
Total Climb
172 ft
Total Descent
105 ft
Highest Point
2,207 ft
~6.5 mi in
Elevation Range
131 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near KS 96.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (KS 96): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (KS 4): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KS 96
Turn right onto KS 96
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
KS 4
At end of road, turn left onto KS 4
Navigation decision point
3
9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Elm Avenue
Turn left onto Elm Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 110 | 6.2 mi | 24m |
| KS 4 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| KS 96 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elm Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Elm Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
County Road 110
— 6.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexander, KS and McCracken, KS.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto KS 96
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
KS 96
3
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
4
Continue on County Road 110
6.2 mi
·
24 min
·
County Road 110
5
At end of road, turn left onto KS 4
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
KS 4
6
Turn left onto Elm Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
West Elm Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
McCracken, KS
Late night in McCracken on Friday
Local time
2:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alexander, KS to McCracken, KS covers 9.1 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 110, KS 4, KS 96. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Alexander, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (KS 96): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (KS 4): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alexander, KS to McCracken, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 2,076 ft to 2,207 ft elevation with about 172 ft of total climbing.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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