Origin
Belle Plaine, KS
Morning in Belle Plaine on Monday
Local time
9:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belle Plaine, KS to Wichita, KS
Drive Time
33m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wichita, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Belle Plaine, KS to Wichita, KS covers 27.3 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 4th Avenue, East 90th Avenue North, North Broadway Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.6 miles from Belle Plaine, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 27.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 4th Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Belle Plaine, KS to Wichita, KS is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Belle Plaine, KS to Wichita, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 4th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 90th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Broadway Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 144th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kansas Star Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kansas Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 4th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belle Plaine, KS and Wichita, KS.
1
Start on North Merchant Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Merchant Street
2
Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
3
Continue on East 90th Avenue North
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East 90th Avenue North
4
Turn right onto North Broadway Road
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
North Broadway Road
5
Turn right onto 144th Avenue
285 ft
·
15 sec
·
144th Avenue
6
Turn left onto Kansas Star Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Kansas Star Drive
7
Continue on Kansas Star Drive
390 ft
·
11 sec
·
Kansas Star Drive
8
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
292 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
10
Exit the roundabout
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
11
Turn left
151 ft
·
4 sec
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 35
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 35
13
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
8.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 135, I 235, US 81: South Wichita, Salina
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 135, I 235, US 81: South Wichita, Salina
15
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 81 South
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 81 South
17
Turn left onto East 47th Street South
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
East 47th Street South
18
Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Broadway Avenue
19
Continue on North Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Broadway Street
20
Turn left onto East 3rd Street North
371 ft
·
20 sec
·
East 3rd Street North
21
Turn right onto North Market Street
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Market Street
22
Turn left
187 ft
·
14 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.6 miles from Belle Plaine, KS, or about 16m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27.3 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.6 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wichita, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Belle Plaine, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Belle Plaine, KS
This is one driving day of about 27.3 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Belle Plaine, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.6 mi from Belle Plaine, KS · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.6 miles from Belle Plaine, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wichita, KS
The final approach into Wichita, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Wichita, KS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.15 one way
$8.29 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| premium | $4.80 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Wichita, KS
Morning in Wichita on Monday
Local time
9:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Newton, KS
14 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Belle Plaine, KS to Wichita, KS covers 27.3 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 4th Avenue, East 90th Avenue North, North Broadway Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Belle Plaine, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Belle Plaine, KS to Wichita, KS is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Belle Plaine, KS to Wichita, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Belle Plaine, KS to Wichita, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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