How far is Altamont, KS from Wichita, KS?

The driving distance from Altamont, KS to Wichita, KS is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.57 mi
02h 24m
Flight
117.18 mi
188.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.18 mi
Kilometers
188.58 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.57 mi
Kilometers
227.83 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita
Mon, May 4, 7:59 PM CDT
Return by in Altamont
Mon, May 4, 10:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altamont
2026-05-04T17:35
Arrive Wichita
Mon, May 4, 7:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altamont
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fall River
KS

City in Greenwood County, Kansas

From Altamont
70.6 mi
01h 12m
To Wichita
71 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altamont and Wichita.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altamont and Wichita.

  1. 1

    Start on Huston Avenue

    980 ft · 48 sec · Huston Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 4th Street

    2938 ft · 50 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 14000 Road

    13.8 mi · 20 min · 14000 Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    2829 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    52 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East 7th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 7th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    18.7 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District

    1219 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East Kellogg Drive

    113 m · 10 sec · East Kellogg Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue

    2520 ft · 53 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    2035 ft · 46 sec · North Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

    113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    96 m · 14 sec · North Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altamont and Wichita.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
61.6 mi · 44%
14000 Road
41.5 mi · 29%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
26 mi · 18%
East 7th Avenue
0.67 mi
East 4th Street
0.56 mi
South Broadway Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

61.6 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
117.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fall River
01h 12m from Altamont
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Altamont and Mostly Sunny near Wichita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altamont to Wichita?

The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fall River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Altamont and 71 miles from Wichita.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Altamont and Mostly Sunny near Wichita.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altamont and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 117.18 mi (188.58 km).

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#1 Altamont

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,016
Coordinates37.1903400, -95.2971900
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Wichita

#2 Wichita

The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area.

Population391,731
Coordinates37.6922400, -97.3375400
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: Huston Avenue (-95.297161, 37.19034)
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.91 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.71
10 gal · 37.82 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.86 $37.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.27 $42.53
Premium $4.65 $23.27 $46.54
Diesel $5.30 $26.52 $53.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Altamont and Wichita. The current time is 17:35:18.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.