Origin
Wichita, KS
Afternoon in Wichita on Thursday
Local time
2:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wichita, KS to Belle Plaine, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Belle Plaine, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wichita, KS to Belle Plaine, KS covers 24.8 miles and takes about 36m 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 $3.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 24.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wichita, KS to Belle Plaine, KS is easy. At 36m 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 Belle Plaine, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Market Street | — | — |
| East 3rd Street North | — | — |
| North Broadway Street | — | — |
| South Broadway Avenue | — | — |
| East 47th Street South | — | — |
| I 35 | — | — |
| I 35 South | — | — |
| Kansas Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Market Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita, KS and Belle Plaine, 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
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Broadway Avenue
7
Turn left onto East 47th Street South
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
East 47th Street South
8
Turn left onto I 35, KTA
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 35, KTA
9
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South: Oklahoma City
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 35 South: Oklahoma City
11
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
8.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 81, KS 53: Mulvane
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 81, KS 53: Mulvane
13
Keep slight right to continue on Casino Drive
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Casino Drive
14
Turn right onto Kansas Star Drive
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
Kansas Star Drive
15
Continue on Kansas Star Drive
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Kansas Star Drive
16
Turn right onto 144th Avenue
285 ft
·
13 sec
·
144th Avenue
17
Turn left onto North Broadway Road
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broadway Road
18
Continue on North Broadway Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Broadway Road
19
Turn left onto East 90th Avenue North
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East 90th Avenue North
20
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
21
Turn left onto North Merchant Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Merchant Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Belle Plaine, KS
Afternoon in Belle Plaine on Thursday
Local time
2:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
36m 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 Belle Plaine, KS covers 24.8 miles and takes about 36m 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 12.4 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 $3.88 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.
The drive from Wichita, KS to Belle Plaine, KS is easy. At 36m 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 Belle Plaine, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wichita, KS to Belle Plaine, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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