Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 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.
Morganville, KS
Tien Nguyen
Ladysmith, KS
Tien Nguyen
Morganville to Ladysmith is 20.5 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Navajo Road and 24th Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Great Plains region, entirely within Kansas. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's more about navigating county roads than covering long distances. It's a straightforward trip, ideal if you're looking for a quick local transit or need to get between these two points without much fuss. Given its brevity, it's certainly a same-day excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Navajo Road | 10 mi | 14m |
| 24th Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| 12th Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| 6th Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Kiowa Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Allen Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Morganville, KS and Ladysmith, KS.
Start on CR 376
Continue on KS 80
Turn right onto KS 15
Continue on KS 15
Continue on KS 15
Continue on KS 15
Turn right onto CR 400
Turn left onto Kiowa Road
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 19 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto KS 15 / Navajo Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 400 / 12th Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Kiowa Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| premium | $5.18 | $4.18 | $8.37 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 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 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
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
Evening in Morganville on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Ladysmith on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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 drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a decidedly local experience with no highway segments to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 10 miles along Navajo Road. You'll primarily be on county-level roads like Navajo Road, 24th Road, and 12th Road. The profile suggests a route that demands your attention with its winding nature, rather than offering long, sweeping vistas or high-speed travel. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience as you navigate these local thoroughfares.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near KS 15 / Navajo Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Morganville, KS to Ladysmith, KS is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (KS 15 / Navajo Road): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles (CR 400 / 12th Road): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles (Kiowa Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
270 ft
Total Descent
189 ft
Highest Point
1,314 ft
~4.4 mi in
Elevation Range
148 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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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