Origin
Wichita, KS
Afternoon in Wichita on Monday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wichita, KS to Reno, KS
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
169.5 mi
273 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
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6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
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 Reno, KS covers 169.5 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Market Street, East 3rd Street North, North Broadway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.75 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
84.8 miles from Wichita, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 57m drive with frequent turns across 169.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Market Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Wichita, KS to Reno, KS is easy. At 2h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wichita, KS to Reno, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 3rd Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Broadway Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Kellogg Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 54 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Market Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita, KS and Reno, KS.
1
Start on the route
43 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
187 ft
·
16 sec
3
Turn right onto North Market Street
361 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Market Street
4
Turn left onto East 3rd Street North
371 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 straight toward US 54 East
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 54 East
9
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City
449 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City
11
Keep slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
75 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
13
Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
76 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence
15
Continue on KTA Entrance Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
KTA Entrance Road
16
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
17
Turn right
7.6 mi
·
9 min
18
Turn right onto Woodend Road
89 ft
·
4 sec
·
Woodend Road
19
Arrive at your destination
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 84.8 miles from Wichita, KS, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.8 miles or 1h 28m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reno, 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 169.5 miles and 2h 57m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.8 mi from Wichita, KS · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.8 miles from Wichita, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Reno, KS
The final approach into Reno, 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 Reno, 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
$25.75 one way
$51.49 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $28.38 | $56.76 |
| premium | $4.80 | $32.00 | $64.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.66 | $75.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.80 | $8.14 |
| Efficient EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.83 | $6.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.73 | $10.85 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Reno, KS
Afternoon in Reno on Monday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
44°F
Valley Falls, KS
85 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
21 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 57m 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 Reno, KS covers 169.5 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Market Street, East 3rd Street North, North Broadway Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.8 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 $25.75 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 Reno, KS is easy. At 2h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wichita, KS to Reno, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wichita, KS to Reno, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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