Origin
Wichita, KS
Afternoon in Wichita on Saturday
Local time
1:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wichita, KS to Augusta, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wichita, KS
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Augusta, KS
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Trip Overview
Wichita to Augusta is 21.3 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, taking you from one Kansas town to another. It's a straightforward local trip, ideal for a quick errand, a visit to a nearby town, or simply a change of scenery. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 18.7 mi | 23m |
| West 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Broadway Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 12th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Kellogg Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 18.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita, KS and Augusta, 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
19 mi
·
23 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 54; US 400
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 7th Avenue
11
Turn left onto State Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
12
Turn right onto 12th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
12th Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
12th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Broadway Street
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Augusta, KS
Afternoon in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
1:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating through city streets and local roads rather than sustained highway cruising. With 0% highway share, expect frequent intersections and changes in speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 18.7 miles on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to local navigation. You'll primarily be on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, West 7th Avenue, and South Broadway Avenue, experiencing a typical urban and suburban driving environment.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Augusta, KS before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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