Origin
Stafford, KS
Afternoon in Stafford on Saturday
Local time
3:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stafford, KS to Macksville, 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
8/10
Great 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.
Stafford, KS
Tien Nguyen
Macksville, KS
Matt Webster
Trip Overview
Stafford to Macksville is 20.8 miles and takes about 25 minutes 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 of Kansas, offering a straightforward drive. It’s a quick connection between two similar communities, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without fuss. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, efficient journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 12.1 mi | 14m |
| Martin Avenue | 8 mi | 9m |
| 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
— 12.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stafford, KS and Macksville, KS.
1
Start on West Broadway Street
73 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Broadway Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 50
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Martin Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto US 50
176 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 50
5
Continue on US 50
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 50
6
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Main Street
7
Turn left onto West Poling Street
208 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Poling Street
8
Turn right
71 ft
·
5 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 50 / Martin Avenue
Turn right onto US 50 / Martin Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 50
Enter roundabout onto US 50
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
West Poling Street
Turn left onto West Poling Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
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
Macksville, KS
Afternoon in Macksville on Saturday
Local time
3:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
12 degrees cooler 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mixed bag, with 58% of it on highways like US 50, interspersed with local roads. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.1 miles on US 50, providing a chance to settle into a rhythm. The profile suggests a varied experience, meaning you might transition from a more open highway feel to navigating through town centers. Expect the road to change subtly as you approach and enter Macksville.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 50 / Martin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (US 50): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on US 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 50 / Martin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (US 50): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Macksville, KS before heading back.
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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