Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redfield, KS
Damir K .
Mapleton, KS
Matt Barnard
Redfield, KS to Mapleton, KS is 25.1 miles and takes about 42 minutes via US 54 and KS 31, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive between two points in Kansas. It's a quick trip that doesn't require extensive planning, making it ideal if you're looking for a simple transit or a brief excursion. Expect a mix of road types as you make your way to Mapleton.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 54 | 6 mi | 6m |
| Tomahawk Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| KS 31 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| 185th Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| 157th Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 125th Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Range Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Quail Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Redfield, KS and Mapleton, KS.
Start on 3rd Street
At end of road, turn left onto 125th Street
Turn right onto US 54
Turn left onto K-7
Continue on K-7
Continue on K-7
Keep slight right at fork onto K-7
Continue on K-7
Continue on K-7
Continue on K-7
Turn right onto K-7
Continue on K-7
Continue on K-7
Continue on K-7
Turn left onto KS 31
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 21.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto 125th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto K-7 / 185th Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto K-7 / Quail Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto K-7 / 157th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto KS 31
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Redfield on Monday
Local time
6:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Mapleton on Monday
Local time
6:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Clear
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.
About 37% of this 25.1-mile route is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on US 54 covering 6 miles. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads as you proceed. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so anticipate a change in road conditions and speed limits partway through. This means you'll experience both faster highway cruising and more local-road navigation.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 125th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m 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: at 0.2 miles (125th Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (K-7 / 185th Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (K-7 / Quail Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
205 ft
Total Descent
183 ft
Highest Point
922 ft
~5.4 mi in
Elevation Range
91 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). 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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