Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
160.5 mi
258 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Ozawkie, KS
Tien Nguyen
The drive from Wichita, KS to Ozawkie, KS covers 160.5 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kansas Turnpike, Northeast Sherman Road, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129.6 miles on Kansas Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.09 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
80.2 miles from Wichita, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 160.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 2h 52m highway drive covering 160.5 miles, with most of the trip on Kansas Turnpike and Northeast Sherman Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 129.6 miles on Kansas Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and Northeast Sherman Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 160.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East 3rd Street North
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wichita, KS and Ozawkie, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City, Oklahoma City and Valley Falls.
Kansas City
Oklahoma City
Valley Falls
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike | 129.6 mi | 2h 9m |
| Northeast Sherman Road | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| Oakland Expressway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| KS 92 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| KS 4 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Broadway Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita, KS and Ozawkie, KS.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn right onto North Market Street
Turn left onto East 3rd Street North
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
Continue on South Broadway Avenue
Turn left onto East Kellogg Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 54; US 400
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 335
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 40; KS 4
Take the exit onto KS 4
Take the exit onto KS 4
Turn left onto KS 4
Turn right onto KS 92
Turn left onto Kansa Drive
Continue on Kansas Drive
Continue on Kansa Drive
Turn right onto Coyote Avenue
Turn left onto Sioux Drive
Arrive at destination
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.
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 35 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.2 miles or 1h 25m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ozawkie, KS than in the middle of the route.
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 160.5 miles and 2h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.2 mi from Wichita, KS · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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.
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 80.2 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 129.6 miles.
The final approach into Ozawkie, 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 Ozawkie, KS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$25.09 one way
$50.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.55 | $55.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.89 | $61.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.44 | $70.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.49
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
$25
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.85 | $7.70 |
| Efficient EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.04 | $6.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.47 | $10.27 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Wichita on Thursday
Local time
4:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Ozawkie on Thursday
Local time
4:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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