Origin
Wichita, KS
Morning in Wichita on Monday
Local time
7:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wichita, KS to Cheney, KS
Drive Time
38m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
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6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
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 Cheney, KS covers 28.6 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Cheney Road, South 383rd Street West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.34 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.3 miles from Wichita, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 28.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 24 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 38m drive. You will face about 10 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 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Broadway Street
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
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~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.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Wichita, KS to Cheney, KS, road signs begin pointing toward 383Rd West along the way.
383Rd West
25.4 mi in
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~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 24 mi | 28m |
| Cheney Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South 383rd Street West | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| South Broadway Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Kellogg Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 24 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita, KS and Cheney, KS.
1
Start on this road
44 ft
·
5 sec
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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
·
55 sec
·
South Broadway Avenue
7
Turn right onto East Kellogg Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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East Kellogg Drive
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 54 West
9
Merge onto US 54; US 400
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward 383rd West
11
Turn left onto South 383rd Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South 383rd Street West
12
Continue on Cheney Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cheney Road
13
Continue on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
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North Main Street
14
Turn right onto West 3rd Avenue
301 ft
·
10 sec
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West 3rd Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
West 3rd 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.3 miles from Wichita, KS, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24 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 28.6 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.3 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cheney, 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 28.6 miles and 38m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for about 24 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.3 mi from Wichita, KS · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 28.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.3 miles from Wichita, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cheney, KS
The final approach into Cheney, 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 Cheney, 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
$4.34 one way
$8.69 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| premium | $4.80 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.35 | $12.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Cheney, KS
Morning in Cheney on Monday
Local time
7:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Newton, KS
14 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
34 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
38m 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 Cheney, KS covers 28.6 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Cheney Road, South 383rd Street West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 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 $4.34 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.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Wichita, KS to Cheney, KS, road signs begin pointing toward 383Rd West along the way.
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