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Trip from Wichita, KS to Stockton, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 55m

Distance

219.8 mi

354 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 42m ★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States

Wichita, KS

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Downtown Stockton, KS, KS

Stockton, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Wichita, KS to Stockton, KS covers 219.8 miles and takes about 3h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, I 135, 250th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.36 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

109.9 miles from Wichita, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 91.3 mi 1h 31m
I 135 87.6 mi 1h 29m
250th Avenue 35.6 mi 43m
North Vine Street 1.1 mi 2m
North Broadway Street 1 mi 1m
South Cedar Street 1 mi 2m
East 13th Street North 0.9 mi 1m
Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 91.3 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wichita, KS and Stockton, KS.

1

Start on this road

359 ft · 28 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right onto East Central Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · East Central Avenue
3

Turn left onto North Broadway Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Broadway Street
4

Turn right onto East 13th Street North

0.9 mi · 1 min · East 13th Street North
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 33 sec
6

Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 15

22 mi · 23 min · I 135; US 81; KS 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 135; US 50; US 81

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 135; US 50; US 81
8

Continue on I 135; US 81

63 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 135; US 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 70 West: Hays
10

Merge onto I 70; US 40

91 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward US 183, Hays, Stockton
12

Merge onto US 183

260 ft · 6 sec · North Vine Street
Use the right lane.
13

Enter roundabout onto US 183

122 ft · 1 sec · North Vine Street
14

Continue on US 183

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Vine Street
15

Continue on US 183

36 mi · 43 min · 250th Avenue
16

Continue on US 183

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Cedar Street
17

Turn right onto US 24

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
18

Turn left onto North Water Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North Water Street
19

Arrive at destination

North Water Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 109.9 miles from Wichita, KS, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.3 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 48 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 109.9 miles or 1h 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stockton, 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 219.8 miles and 3h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 91.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and the county seat of Saline County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salina, KS

110 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.

Popular next leg

Salina, KS to Stockton, KS

134.1 mi · 2h 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Moundridge, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lincoln, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109.9 miles from Wichita, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Wichita, KS

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 181.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Central Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto East Central Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 135; US 81; KS 15

Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 15

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
181.4 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in

Take the exit toward US 183, Hays, Stockton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 183, Hays, Stockton
7
181.6 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in | US 183 / North Vine Street

Merge onto US 183 / North Vine Street

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
181.6 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in | US 183 / North Vine Street

Enter roundabout onto US 183 / North Vine Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.36 one way

$68.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $37.73 $75.46
premium $4.89 $42.30 $84.60
diesel $5.61 $48.53 $97.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 65.9 0 $23.08 $10.55
Efficient EV 55 0 $19.23 $8.79
EV Truck/SUV 87.9 1 $30.77 $14.07

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Wichita, KS

Afternoon in Wichita on Saturday

Local time

1:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stockton, KS

Afternoon in Stockton on Saturday

Local time

1:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°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

29 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

3h 55m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

219.8 mi in 3h 55m — 40% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.3 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Central Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 55m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 135; US 81; KS 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Wichita, KS to Stockton, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Hays along the way.

Hays

181.4 mi in | ~3h 5m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 219.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 91.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 135; US 81; KS 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Stockton, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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