Origin
Holton, KS
Afternoon in Holton on Monday
Local time
2:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holton, KS to Wichita, KS
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
172.2 mi
277 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
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6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holton, KS
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Wichita, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Holton, KS to Wichita, KS covers 172.2 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 4th Street, Arizona Avenue, I 70 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.16 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.1 miles from Holton, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 37m drive with frequent turns across 172.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 4th Street 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 Holton, KS to Wichita, KS is easy. At 2h 37m 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 Holton, KS to Wichita, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Arizona Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-470 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dr | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-335 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kansas Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holton, KS and Wichita, KS.
1
Start on New York Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
New York Avenue
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto Arizona Avenue
28 mi
·
30 min
·
Arizona Avenue
4
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, US 40 West, US 75 South, KS 4 West: Salina
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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I 70 West, US 40 West, US 75 South, KS 4 West: Salina
5
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I-470 South, US 75 South
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I-470 South, US 75 South
7
Keep slight left to continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight right to continue on I-335 South: Emporia, Wichita
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I-335 South: Emporia, Wichita
9
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
125 mi
·
2 hr 4 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 54, US 400
11
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Central Business District
13
Continue on East Kellogg Drive
371 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Kellogg Drive
14
Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Broadway Avenue
15
Continue on North Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Broadway Street
16
Turn left onto East 3rd Street North
371 ft
·
20 sec
·
East 3rd Street North
17
Turn right onto North Market Street
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Market Street
18
Turn left
187 ft
·
14 sec
19
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.1 miles from Holton, KS, or about 1h 18m 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 80 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.1 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
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 Holton, 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 Holton, KS
This is one driving day of about 172.2 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Holton, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.1 mi from Holton, KS · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.1 miles from Holton, 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
$26.16 one way
$52.31 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $28.83 | $57.67 |
| premium | $4.80 | $32.51 | $65.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.26 | $76.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.08 | $8.27 |
| Efficient EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.07 | $6.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.11 | $11.02 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wichita, KS
Afternoon in Wichita on Monday
Local time
2:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
44°F
Valley Falls, KS
86 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
33 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
2h 37m 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 Holton, KS to Wichita, KS covers 172.2 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 4th Street, Arizona Avenue, I 70 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.1 miles from Holton, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.16 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Holton, KS to Wichita, KS is easy. At 2h 37m 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 Holton, KS to Wichita, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Holton, KS to Wichita, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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