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Trip from Macksville, KS to Stafford, KS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

20.8 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
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.

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Downtown Macksville, KS, KS

Macksville, KS

Matt Webster

Downtown Stafford, KS, KS

Stafford, KS

Tien Nguyen

Trip Overview

Macksville to Stafford is 20.8 miles and takes about 25m 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, offering a straightforward journey. It's a quick drive, perfect for when you need to cover a small distance without a major time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and directness, as it requires minimal planning for a same-day trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 50 20.1 mi 23m
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 — 20.1 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macksville, KS and Stafford, KS.

1

Start on this road

71 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto West Poling Street

208 ft · 11 sec · West Poling Street
3

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Main Street
4

Turn left onto US 50

12 mi · 13 min · US 50
5

Enter roundabout onto US 50

162 ft · 2 sec · US 50
6

Continue on US 50

8.0 mi · 9 min · US 50
7

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
8

Turn left onto West Broadway Street

73 ft · 2 sec · West Broadway Street
9

Arrive at destination

West Broadway Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Poling Street

Turn left onto West Poling Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Main Street

Turn right onto North Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 50

Turn left onto US 50

Navigation decision point

4
12.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 50

Enter roundabout onto US 50

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
20.3 mi into trip | ~23m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.46 one way

$6.92 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $3.77 $7.53
premium $5.18 $4.24 $8.49
diesel $5.35 $4.38 $8.76

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, 2026-06-01.

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.

Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026

Origin

Macksville, KS

Evening in Macksville on Wednesday

Local time

5:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Clear

ENE 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 1 at 12:24AM CDT until June 1 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 1 at 12:24AM CDT until June 1 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Destination

Stafford, KS

Evening in Stafford on Wednesday

Local time

5:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear

ENE 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 1 at 12:24AM CDT until June 1 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 1 at 12:24AM CDT until June 1 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

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

1 degrees warmer 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

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 96% of it on main roads like US 50. You'll experience a consistent driving feel for the majority of the journey, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 20.1 miles on US 50. The transition from US 50 to local streets like South Main Street and North Main Street in Stafford marks the end of the highway portion. Expect a steady pace with minimal deviations from the main thoroughfare.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on US 50.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and South Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Poling 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 (West Poling Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 50): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

2,028 ft 1,857 ft

Total Climb

3 ft

Total Descent

174 ft

Highest Point

2,028 ft

Elevation Range

171 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Macksville, KS

Full guide →

Arriving in Stafford, KS

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Stafford Reformed Presbyterian Church — historic church in Stafford, Kansas, United States
  • • Farmers National Bank — bank building in Stafford, Kansas, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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 (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.1 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 (West Poling Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 50): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stafford, KS before heading back.

How this page is built

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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