Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bronson, KS
Tien Nguyen
Mapleton, KS
Matt Barnard
Bronson to Mapleton is 18.9 miles and takes about 33 minutes via KS 65, 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 perfect for extending a day trip or making a brief connection between two points. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion with minimal planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 65 | 10.8 mi | 19m |
| KS 3 | 7 mi | 12m |
| Pine Street | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Charles Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bronson, KS and Mapleton, KS.
Start on Charles Street
Turn right onto US 54
Turn left onto KS 3
Turn right onto KS 65
Turn right onto KS 65
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 54 / Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto KS 3
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto KS 65
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto KS 65 / 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| premium | $5.18 | $3.86 | $7.71 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Bronson on Wednesday
Local time
4:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Mapleton on Wednesday
Local time
4:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is 95% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on KS 65. You'll experience a longest stretch of 10.8 miles on KS 65 before transitioning to local roads like Pine Street. Expect a consistent, rural cruising feel with minimal interruptions from traffic signals or complex intersections for the majority of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 65 and KS 3. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 54 / Pine Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m 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 0.1 miles (US 54 / Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (KS 3): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (KS 65): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
119 ft
Total Descent
299 ft
Highest Point
1,091 ft
~6.7 mi in
Elevation Range
232 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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