Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Scott, KS
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Mapleton, KS
Matt Barnard
Fort Scott, KS to Mapleton, KS is 22.4 miles and takes about 32 minutes via US 69, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop between two Kansas towns, perfect for a brief excursion or connecting to a larger trip. You'll likely find this route to be a simple, no-fuss way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| East Spruce Street | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| KS 31 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| 215th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| K-7 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Wagon Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South National Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Scott, KS and Mapleton, KS.
Start on West 2nd Street
Turn right onto South National Avenue
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
Turn left onto US 69; K-7
Take the exit
Turn left onto KS 31
Turn right onto KS 31
Turn left onto KS 31
Turn left onto K-7; K-31
Continue on KS 31
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto South National Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward KS 31
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto KS 31 / 215th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto K-7; K-31
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.06 | $8.11 |
| premium | $5.18 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Fort Scott on Wednesday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Mapleton on Wednesday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
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.
About 62% of this drive is on highways, with the longest stretch on US 69 covering 10.6 miles. The route begins with East Spruce Street before transitioning to US 69, and eventually KS 31. You'll notice a shift from more urban or town-based roads to a more open highway feel for a significant portion of the trip. Expect a mostly highway profile for this 22.4-mile drive.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and East Spruce Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South National Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 7 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 (South National Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
173 ft
Total Descent
132 ft
Highest Point
903 ft
~8 mi in
Elevation Range
84 ft
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). 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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