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Trip from Wichita, KS to Aubry, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 19m

Distance

182.9 mi

294 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 8m ★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m

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

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city in and county seat of Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States

Wichita, KS

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Downtown Aubry, KS, KS

Aubry, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Wichita, KS to Aubry, KS covers 182.9 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35, Kansas Turnpike, West 175th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.5 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.59 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

91.5 miles from Wichita, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 182.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 19m highway drive covering 182.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and Kansas Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 83.5 miles on I 35.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 83.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Kansas Turnpike. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 182.9 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 3rd Street North): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Market Street

Turn right onto North Market Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 3rd Street North

Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

Navigation decision point

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
182.1 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in

Take the exit toward 199th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward 199th Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35 83.5 mi 1h 24m
Kansas Turnpike 74.7 mi 1h 14m
West 175th Street 7.8 mi 12m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway 7.2 mi 9m
West 179th Street 3.4 mi 5m
US 69 2.2 mi 2m
South Broadway Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
North Broadway Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 35 — 83.5 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wichita, KS and Aubry, KS.

1

Start on this road

44 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn right

187 ft · 15 sec
3

Turn right onto North Market Street

361 ft · 17 sec · North Market Street
4

Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

370 ft · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North
5

Turn right onto North Broadway Street

0.4 mi · 40 sec · North Broadway Street
6

Continue on South Broadway Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Broadway Avenue
7

Turn left onto East Kellogg Drive

381 ft · 11 sec · East Kellogg Drive
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 54 East
9

Merge onto US 54; US 400

7.2 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

448 ft · 10 sec
Toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
12

Merge onto I 35

75 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Kansas Turnpike
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35

84 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 35
14

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 210 Toward US 56 West: Gardner
15

Turn right onto West 175th Street

7.8 mi · 12 min · West 175th Street
16

Continue on West 179th Street

3.4 mi · 5 min · West 179th Street
17

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
18

Merge onto US 69

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 69
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward 199th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn left onto West 199th Street

0.3 mi · 55 sec · West 199th Street
21

Turn left onto Foster Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Foster Street
22

Turn right onto 197th Terrace

415 ft · 23 sec · 197th Terrace
23

Turn left onto Johnson Street

144 ft · 6 sec · Johnson Street
24

Arrive at destination

Johnson Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.5 miles from Wichita, KS, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.5 miles.

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 40 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 91.5 miles or 1h 36m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aubry, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Wichita, 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 Wichita, KS

This is one driving day of about 182.9 miles and 3h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Wichita, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 83.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 91.5 mi from Wichita, KS · 1h 36m into the drive

city and county seat in Morris County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Council Grove, KS

91 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

Augusta, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Council Grove, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.5 miles from Wichita, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.5 miles.

Arriving in Aubry, KS

The final approach into Aubry, 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 Aubry, KS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 52.3

Matfield Green, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Wichita, KS

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 26.1

El Dorado, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 13.1

Wichita, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 13.1

Wichita, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.59 one way

$57.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $31.40 $62.79
premium $4.89 $35.20 $70.39
diesel $5.61 $40.38 $80.76

Estimated Tolls: $3.74

Kansas Turnpike (74.7 mi) $3.74

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 64 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

ChargePoint Charging Station

Wichita, KS

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

El Dorado, Kansas

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Francis Energy Charging Station

Matfield Green, Kansas

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Wichita, Kansas

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network

Wichita, Kansas

Rivian

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 3 Other: 1 Rivian: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.9 0 $19.20 $8.78
Efficient EV 45.7 0 $16.00 $7.32
EV Truck/SUV 73.2 0 $25.61 $11.71

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Wichita, KS

Night in Wichita on Friday

Local time

9:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aubry, KS

Night in Aubry on Friday

Local time

9:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

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

3h 19m 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 Wichita, KS to Aubry, KS covers 182.9 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 35, Kansas Turnpike, West 175th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 91.5 miles from Wichita, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 182.9 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 3rd Street North): Navigation decision point.

The route from Wichita, KS to Aubry, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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