Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fulton, KS
Tien Nguyen
Mapleton, KS
Matt Barnard
Fulton to Mapleton is 9.5 miles and takes about 17 minutes via West Spruce Street and KS 31, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward connection between two Kansas points. You'll spend a good portion of the drive on surface roads, so don't expect sustained highway speeds. It's a quick trip, ideal for connecting two nearby locations without a significant time commitment. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct and efficient way to get from point A to point B within rural Kansas.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Spruce Street | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| KS 31 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| K-7 | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Fulton, KS and Mapleton, KS.
Start on this road
Turn left onto North 4th Street
At end of road, turn right onto KS 31
Turn left onto K-7; K-31
Continue on KS 31
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto North 4th Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto KS 31 / West Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto K-7; K-31
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Fulton on Monday
Local time
6:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Clear
Destination
Evening in Mapleton on Monday
Local time
6:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 35% of this 9.5-mile drive is on highways, with the remainder on surface streets. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 5.1 miles on West Spruce Street before transitioning to KS 31 and K-7. Expect to navigate through mixed highway and surface road conditions. Drivers will notice the shift from potentially faster highway cruising to more local road driving as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 4th Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fulton, KS to Mapleton, KS is easy. At 17m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (KS 31 / West Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (K-7; K-31): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
109 ft
Total Descent
68 ft
Highest Point
887 ft
~9.5 mi in
Elevation Range
66 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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