Wichita, KS Road Trips

Wichita, KS serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 19 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 129 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Wichita, KS spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

39

Longest Drive

289.2 mi

Colby, KS

Quickest Drive

19m

Derby, KS

Plan Around Wichita, KS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Wichita, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Colby, KS to Wichita, KS 288.8 mi · 4h 55m Baker, KS to Wichita, KS 200.5 mi · 3h 44m Kansas City, KS to Wichita, KS 196.6 mi · 3h 25m Atchison, KS to Wichita, KS 191.5 mi · 3h 27m

Continue From Wichita, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Wichita, KS to Colby, KS 289.2 mi · 4h 56m Wichita, KS to Baker, KS 200.2 mi · 3h 46m Wichita, KS to Atchison, KS 191.4 mi · 3h 26m Wichita, KS to Prairie Village, KS 188.3 mi · 2h 55m

Trips from Wichita, KS

Wichita, KS to Colby, KS

289.2 mi 4h 56m

Wichita, KS to Baker, KS

200.2 mi 3h 46m

Wichita, KS to Atchison, KS

191.4 mi 3h 26m

Wichita, KS to Prairie Village, KS

188.3 mi 2h 55m

Wichita, KS to Merriam, KS

187.1 mi 3h 17m

Wichita, KS to Galena, KS

182.1 mi 3h 38m

Wichita, KS to Arma, KS

174.1 mi 3h 31m

Wichita, KS to Dodge City, KS

154.7 mi 3h 9m

Wichita, KS to Clay Center, KS

153.5 mi 2h 45m

Wichita, KS to Girard, KS

143.8 mi 3h 24m

Wichita, KS to Bolton, KS

123 mi 2h 31m

Wichita, KS to Osage City, KS

117.6 mi 2h 10m

Wichita, KS to Salina, KS

89.4 mi 1h 35m

Wichita, KS to Attica, KS

65.2 mi 1h 45m

Wichita, KS to Arkansas City, KS

62.1 mi 1h 18m

Wichita, KS to Anthony, KS

61.2 mi 1h 41m

Wichita, KS to Hutchinson, KS

49.5 mi 1h 2m

Wichita, KS to Andover, KS

14.5 mi 23m

Driving from Wichita, KS

On average, trips departing from Wichita, KS run 129 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 30m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 289 miles (4h 56m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Wichita, KS are Colby, KS (289.2 mi, 4h 56m), Baker, KS (200.2 mi, 3h 46m), Atchison, KS (191.4 mi, 3h 26m), Prairie Village, KS (188.3 mi, 2h 55m), and Merriam, KS (187.1 mi, 3h 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 129-mile trip from Wichita, KS, budget about $19 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 19 mapped routes leaving Wichita, KS and 20 routes heading into Wichita, KS, covering 39 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 289 miles.

The longest mapped route from Wichita, KS covers 289 miles and takes approximately 4h 56m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Wichita, KS runs about 129 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 129-mile trip from Wichita, KS costs roughly $19 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Wichita, KS include Colby, KS, Baker, KS, Atchison, KS and Prairie Village, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.