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Trip from Morganville, KS to Ladysmith, KS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Morganville, KS, KS

Morganville, KS

Tien Nguyen

Downtown Ladysmith, KS, KS

Ladysmith, KS

Tien Nguyen

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Navajo Road — 10 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morganville, KS and Ladysmith, KS.

1

Start on CR 376

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Allen Street
2

Continue on KS 80

3.8 mi · 5 min · 24th Road
3

Turn right onto KS 15

5.0 mi · 5 min · Navajo Road
4

Continue on KS 15

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
5

Continue on KS 15

1.8 mi · 3 min · 6th Street
6

Continue on KS 15

5.0 mi · 8 min · Navajo Road
7

Turn right onto CR 400

3.0 mi · 7 min · 12th Road
8

Turn left onto Kiowa Road

1.5 mi · 5 min · Kiowa Road
9

Arrive at destination

Kiowa Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

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.

4
4 mi into trip | ~5m in | KS 15 / Navajo Road

Turn right onto KS 15 / Navajo Road

Navigation decision point

3
16 mi into trip | ~24m in | CR 400 / 12th Road

Turn right onto CR 400 / 12th Road

Navigation decision point

3
19 mi into trip | ~31m in | Kiowa Road

Turn left onto Kiowa Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.42 one way

$6.84 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.72 $7.43
premium $5.26 $4.24 $8.49
diesel $6.18 $4.99 $9.97

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, 2026-10-12.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026

Origin

Morganville, KS

Afternoon in Morganville on Saturday

Local time

2:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Mostly Clear

NW 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 11:38PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 11:38PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Destination

Ladysmith, KS

Afternoon in Ladysmith on Saturday

Local time

2:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Mostly Clear

NW 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 11:38PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 11:38PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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

37m 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 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.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on Navajo Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,314 ft 1,167 ft

Total Climb

270 ft

Total Descent

189 ft

Highest Point

1,314 ft

~4.4 mi in

Elevation Range

148 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Morganville, KS

Full guide →

Arriving in Ladysmith, KS

Full guide →

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10 miles on Navajo Road. 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: 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ladysmith, 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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