Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Longford, KS
Alexis Cruz
Ladysmith, KS
Tien Nguyen
Longford to Ladysmith is 14.8 miles and takes about 38 minutes via 4th Road and Indian Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, keeping the scenery consistent. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger trip. You won't encounter any major highways, so expect a more local driving experience. It's a straightforward drive that doesn't require extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Road | 5.8 mi | 14m |
| Indian Road | 5 mi | 12m |
| 9th Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Kiowa Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| Santa Fe Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Longford, KS and Ladysmith, KS.
Start on Santa Fe Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 422
Turn left onto CR 832
Turn right onto CR 404
Turn left onto Kiowa Road
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto CR 422 / 4th Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 832 / Indian Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 404 / 9th Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Kiowa Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| premium | $5.18 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Longford on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Ladysmith on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
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 trip is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll spend the full 38 minutes cruising on local streets and county roads. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn is 5.8 miles on 4th Road. Expect to notice the rural cruising feel as you navigate through Kansas farmland. There are no highway exits or urban merging to worry about.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 422 / 4th Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m 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 0.4 miles (CR 422 / 4th Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (CR 832 / Indian Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (CR 404 / 9th Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
124 ft
Total Descent
151 ft
Highest Point
1,339 ft
~12.7 mi in
Elevation Range
124 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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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