Trip from Wichita, KS to Bolton, KS

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

123 mi

198 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 22m ★

6 AM

2h 32m

8 AM

2h 52m

10 AM

2h 39m

12 PM

2h 37m

3 PM

2h 40m

5 PM

2h 51m

8 PM

2h 26m

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

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Wichita, KS

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Trip Overview

Spanning 123 miles across the Great Plains, your trip from Wichita to Bolton is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 31 minutes. Since this route is well-suited for a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $19 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through Kansas, you will transition across the Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, and the Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that connects two regional points efficiently, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to get from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.

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

61.5 miles from Wichita, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While you will spend some time on major routes, highway driving accounts for only 11% of the trip, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 61.9 miles on the Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a brief period of consistency before the terrain requires more frequent maneuvering. Because the route is not a standard interstate grind, the road feel changes frequently as you transition between the various memorial highways. Stay alert, as the technical nature of these local roads requires consistent focus compared to a traditional highway cruise.

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.

Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 31m drive. You will face about 16 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

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

Turn right onto North Market Street

Navigation decision point

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

Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Broadway Street

Turn right onto North Broadway Street

Navigation decision point

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 none lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway	61.9 mi	1h 11m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway	25.7 mi	31m
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway	14.6 mi	16m
US 75	13.7 mi	16m
West Main Street	3 mi	5m
North 10th Street	1.9 mi	3m
West 7th Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
South Broadway Avenue	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway — 61.9 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

44 ft · 5 sec · this road

Turn right

187 ft · 15 sec

Turn right onto North Market Street

361 ft · 17 sec · North Market Street

Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

370 ft · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North

Turn right onto North Broadway Street

0.4 mi · 40 sec · North Broadway Street

Continue on South Broadway Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Broadway Avenue

Turn left onto East Kellogg Drive

381 ft · 11 sec · East Kellogg Drive

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 54 East

Merge onto US 54; US 400

19 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 54; US 400

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 7th Avenue

Continue on US 54; US 77; US 400

7.0 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 400

62 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 400

157 ft · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

Continue on US 400

15 mi · 16 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

Take the exit onto US 75

0.3 mi · 45 sec · US 75

Turn right onto US 75

7.6 mi · 9 min · US 75

Turn right onto Taylor Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Taylor Road

Turn left onto North 10th Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · North 10th Street

Take the exit

250 ft · 6 sec

Merge onto US 75; US 160

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

Turn left onto US 75

5.7 mi · 6 min · US 75

Turn right

85 ft · 3 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 31 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With only one recommended stop planned, try to space it out to break up the turn-heavy segments of the drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge early on, as the $19 estimated cost is based on steady driving conditions. Since this route relies heavily on local roads, check your navigation before you leave to ensure you are comfortable with the specific turns on the Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway. Embracing the shorter duration allows you to arrive in Bolton feeling refreshed rather than fatigued from a long day on the road.

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 61.5 miles from Wichita, KS, or about 1h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.9 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.5 miles or 1h 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 2h 1m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Wichita, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 123 miles and 2h 31m.

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 Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway for about 61.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.5 mi from Wichita, KS · 1h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Collinsville, OK

62 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

Collinsville, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Collinsville, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.5 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 Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.9 miles.

Arriving in Bolton, KS

The final approach into Bolton, 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 Bolton, 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

$18.68 one way

$37.36 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$20.60	$41.19
premium	$4.80	$23.22	$46.44
diesel	$5.64	$27.33	$54.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.9	$12.92	$5.90
Efficient EV	30.8	$10.76	$4.92
EV Truck/SUV	49.2	$17.22	$7.87

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Wichita, KS

Evening in Wichita on Sunday

Local time

5:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bolton, KS

Evening in Bolton on Sunday

Local time

5:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Collinsville, OK

62 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

6 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 31m 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 Bolton, KS covers 123 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61.5 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 $18.68 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 is a straightforward 2h 31m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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