How far is Arma, KS from Wichita, KS?

The driving distance from Arma, KS to Wichita, KS is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.35 mi
02h 41m
Flight
144.69 mi
232.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.69 mi
Kilometers
232.86 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.35 mi
Kilometers
246.8 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM CDT
Return by in Arma
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arma
2026-04-23T04:58
Arrive Wichita
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arma
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
Yates Center
KS

County seat in Kansas

From Arma
86.9 mi
01h 20m
To Wichita
66.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    1380 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North West Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    20.6 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, KS 7: Wichita

    1149 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    39.2 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Madison Avenue

    1.5 km · 3 min · East Madison Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    83.8 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Boyer Road

    42 m · 3 sec · Boyer Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit left

    2902 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    18.4 mi · 18 min · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400

    2804 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 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 Arma and Wichita.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Madison Avenue
84.8 mi · 55%
Kansas Turnpike
18.4 mi · 12%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.42 mi · 5%
US 54
0.75 mi
North West Street
0.75 mi
Boyer Road
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

East Madison Avenue

Continue straight

83.8 mi · 01h 41m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
144.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yates Center
01h 20m from Arma
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arma and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Yates Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Arma and 66.5 miles from Wichita.

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

The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arma and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arma and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 144.69 mi (232.86 km).

Arma

#1 Arma

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,412
Coordinates37.5439400, -94.7002400
Altitude309
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: East Washington Street (-94.700242, 37.544227)
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.48 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
10.82 gal · 40.96 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.01 $46.02
Premium $4.65 $25.18 $50.36
Diesel $5.30 $28.69 $57.39

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arma and Wichita. The current time is 04:58:00.

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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.