Origin
Wichita, KS
Night in Wichita on Thursday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wichita, KS to Caney, KS
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
115.6 mi
186 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
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.
Wichita, KS
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Caney, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wichita, KS to Caney, KS covers 115.6 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 US 166, East 9th Avenue, US 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.5 miles on US 166. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.07 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
57.8 miles from Wichita, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 115.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Wichita, KS to Caney, KS covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 166 is the longest continuous segment at about 48.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wichita, KS to Caney, KS is easy. At 2h 37m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (North Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 42.1 miles (East 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Central Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North Washington Avenue
Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
42.1 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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East 5th Avenue
Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
66.8 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
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US 166; KS 15
Turn left onto US 166; KS 15
Navigation decision point
4
115.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
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East 4th Avenue
Turn right onto East 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 166 | 48.5 mi | 58m |
| East 9th Avenue | 18.7 mi | 26m |
| US 77 | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Highway K15 | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Southeast Boulevard | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| 243rd Drive | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| South Southeast Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 166
— 48.5 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita, KS and Caney, KS.
1
Start on this road
359 ft
·
28 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto East Central Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Avenue
4
Continue on South Washington Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Street
5
Turn straight onto Southeast Boulevard
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Southeast Boulevard
6
Continue on KS 15
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Baltimore Avenue
7
Continue on KS 15
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Southeast Boulevard
8
Continue on KS 15
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
9
Continue on KS 15
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Highway K15
10
Continue on US 77; KS 15
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 77; KS 15
11
Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East 5th Avenue
12
Continue on Simpson Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Simpson Avenue
13
Turn straight onto US 160; KS 15
19 mi
·
26 min
·
East 9th Avenue
14
Continue on KS 15
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
243rd Drive
15
Turn left onto US 166; KS 15
45 mi
·
52 min
·
US 166; KS 15
16
Take the ramp onto US 166
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 166
17
Turn right onto East 4th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East 4th Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
West 4th Avenue
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 57.8 miles from Wichita, KS, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.5 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 25 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.8 miles or 1h 26m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caney, 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 115.6 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 US 166 for about 48.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.8 mi from Wichita, KS · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.8 miles from Wichita, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Caney, KS
The final approach into Caney, 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 Caney, 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
$18.07 one way
$36.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.84 | $39.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.52 | $51.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.18 | $7.40 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% 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
Caney, KS
Night in Caney on Thursday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
23 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 Wichita, KS to Caney, KS covers 115.6 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 US 166, East 9th Avenue, US 77. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.8 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 $18.07 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 Wichita, KS to Caney, KS is easy. At 2h 37m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (North Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 42.1 miles (East 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Wichita, KS to Caney, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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