Newton, KS Road Trips

Newton, KS serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 8 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 27-mile quick runs to 182-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Newton, KS spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.

Trip Routes

9

Longest Drive

184.9 mi

Kansas City, KS

Quickest Drive

31m

Wichita, KS

Plan Around Newton, KS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Newton, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Kansas City, KS to Newton, KS 184.9 mi · 2h 51m

Continue From Newton, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Newton, KS to Leavenworth, KS 182.2 mi · 3h 2m Newton, KS to Pittsburg, KS 179.6 mi · 3h 11m Newton, KS to Overland Park, KS 172 mi · 2h 49m Newton, KS to Lenexa, KS 168.3 mi · 2h 41m

Trips from Newton, KS

Newton, KS to Leavenworth, KS

182.2 mi 3h 2m

Newton, KS to Pittsburg, KS

179.6 mi 3h 11m

Newton, KS to Overland Park, KS

172 mi 2h 49m

Newton, KS to Lenexa, KS

168.3 mi 2h 41m

Newton, KS to Fort Dodge, KS

151.8 mi 2h 30m

Newton, KS to Arkansas City, KS

87.6 mi 1h 46m

Newton, KS to Junction City, KS

86.8 mi 1h 30m

Newton, KS to Wichita, KS

27.1 mi 31m

Driving from Newton, KS

Expect an average of 132 miles and about 2h 15m behind the wheel when leaving Newton, KS. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 182 miles (3h 11m), while the shortest is just 27 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Newton, KS include Leavenworth, KS (182.2 mi, 3h 2m), Pittsburg, KS (179.6 mi, 3h 11m), Overland Park, KS (172 mi, 2h 49m), Lenexa, KS (168.3 mi, 2h 41m), and Fort Dodge, KS (151.8 mi, 2h 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 132-mile trip from Newton, KS, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 mapped routes leaving Newton, KS and 1 routes heading into Newton, KS, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 27 to 182 miles.

The longest mapped route from Newton, KS covers 182 miles and takes approximately 3h 11m. Shorter options start at just 27 miles.

The average route from Newton, KS runs about 132 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 15m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 132-mile trip from Newton, KS costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Newton, KS include Leavenworth, KS, Pittsburg, KS, Overland Park, KS and Lenexa, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Drives from Newton, KS

Fort Dodge, KS 151.8 mi Arkansas City, KS 87.6 mi Junction City, KS 86.8 mi Wichita, KS 27.1 mi

Trips to Newton, KS

Kansas City, KS to Newton, KS

184.9 mi 2h 51m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Newton, KS that also have route pages.

Wichita, KS 27.1 mi · 31m Junction City, KS 86.8 mi · 1h 30m Arkansas City, KS 87.6 mi · 1h 46m Fort Dodge, KS 151.8 mi · 2h 30m Lenexa, KS 168.3 mi · 2h 41m Overland Park, KS 172 mi · 2h 49m Pittsburg, KS 179.6 mi · 3h 11m Leavenworth, KS 182.2 mi · 3h 2m