Origin
Wichita, KS
Morning in Wichita on Monday
Local time
7:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wichita, KS to Auburn, KS
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
133.8 mi
215 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
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 Wichita, KS to Auburn, KS covers 133.8 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kansas Turnpike, South Burlingame Road, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.6 miles on Kansas Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.32 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
66.9 miles from Wichita, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 44m highway drive covering 133.8 miles, with most of the trip on Kansas Turnpike and South Burlingame Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.6 miles on Kansas Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kansas Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 94.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and South Burlingame Road. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Market Street
Turn right onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 3rd Street North
Turn left onto East 3rd Street North
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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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.
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City,...
Towns Along This Route
Between Wichita, KS and Auburn, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City and Oklahoma City.
Kansas City
8.6 mi in
|
~12m
Oklahoma City
8.6 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike | 94.6 mi | 1h 34m |
| South Burlingame Road | 11.5 mi | 22m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| West 229th Street | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Road 340 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Southwest Auburn Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| South Auburn Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| South Topeka Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 94.6 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita, KS and Auburn, 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 left at fork onto I 335
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 56
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Road 340
16
Continue on US 56
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
West 229th Street
17
Continue on US 56; KS 31
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Burlingame Road
18
Continue on US 56; KS 31
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Topeka Avenue
19
Continue on South Burlingame Road
5.6 mi
·
13 min
·
South Burlingame Road
20
Turn right onto West 125th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 125th Street
21
Turn left onto South Auburn Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Auburn Road
22
Continue on Southwest Auburn Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Auburn Road
23
Continue on North Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
24
Turn right onto East 8th Street
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 8th Street
25
Arrive at destination
East 8th Street
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 66.9 miles from Wichita, KS, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.6 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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.9 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, 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 133.8 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 Kansas Turnpike for about 94.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.9 mi from Wichita, KS · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 66.9 miles from Wichita, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Kansas Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.6 miles.
Arriving in Auburn, KS
The final approach into Auburn, 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 Auburn, 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
$20.32 one way
$40.65 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.40 | $44.81 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.26 | $50.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.73 | $59.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.73
Kansas Turnpike
(94.6 mi)
$4.73
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
$20
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.05 | $6.42 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.71 | $5.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.73 | $8.56 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Auburn, KS
Morning in Auburn on Monday
Local time
7:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Newton, KS
67 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
31 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
2h 44m 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 Auburn, KS covers 133.8 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, South Burlingame Road, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.9 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 $20.32 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133.8 miles you will encounter 16 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.
Between Wichita, KS and Auburn, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City and Oklahoma City.
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