Origin
Macksville, KS
Night in Macksville on Friday
Local time
10:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macksville, KS to Stafford, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macksville, KS
Matt Webster
Stafford, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
Macksville to Stafford is 20.8 miles and takes about 25m via US 50, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey. It's a quick drive, perfect for when you need to cover a small distance without a major time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and directness, as it requires minimal planning for a same-day trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 96% of it on main roads like US 50. You'll experience a consistent driving feel for the majority of the journey, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 20.1 miles on US 50. The transition from US 50 to local streets like South Main Street and North Main Street in Stafford marks the end of the highway portion. Expect a steady pace with minimal deviations from the main thoroughfare.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and South Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Poling Street.
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 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Poling Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 50): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Poling Street
Turn left onto West Poling Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 50
Turn left onto US 50
Navigation decision point
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 50
Enter roundabout onto US 50
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Poling Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 20.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macksville, KS and Stafford, KS.
1
Start on this road
71 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Poling Street
208 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Poling Street
3
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 50
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 50
5
Enter roundabout onto US 50
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 50
6
Continue on US 50
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 50
7
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Turn left onto West Broadway Street
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Broadway Street
9
Arrive at destination
West Broadway Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Stafford, KS
Night in Stafford on Friday
Local time
10:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 Macksville, KS to Stafford, KS covers 20.8 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, South Main Street, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Macksville, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.25 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 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Poling Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 50): Navigation decision point.
The route from Macksville, KS to Stafford, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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