How far is Auburn, KS from Wichita, KS?

The driving distance from Auburn, KS to Wichita, KS is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
133.44 mi
02h 10m
Flight
117.64 mi
189.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.64 mi
Kilometers
189.32 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.44 mi
Kilometers
214.75 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita
Thu, May 28, 11:30 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, May 28, 1:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-28T09:20
Arrive Wichita
Thu, May 28, 11:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Bazaar
KS

Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America

From Auburn
66.5 mi
01h 05m
To Wichita
66.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 28 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 8th Street

    11 m · 5 sec · East 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2846 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Southwest Auburn Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Southwest Auburn Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Auburn Road

    2 mi · 5 min · South Auburn Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 125th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West 125th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Burlingame Road

    5.6 mi · 14 min · South Burlingame Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Topeka Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Topeka Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Burlingame Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · South Burlingame Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto West 229th Street

    6.2 mi · 9 min · West 229th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Road 340

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Road 340

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    680 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Kansas Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400

    2804 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District

    1219 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on East Kellogg Drive

    113 m · 10 sec · East Kellogg Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue

    2520 ft · 53 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    2035 ft · 46 sec · North Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

    113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    96 m · 14 sec · North Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
94.5 mi · 71%
South Burlingame Road
11.5 mi · 9%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.42 mi · 6%
West 229th Street
6.16 mi · 5%
Road 340
4.87 mi · 4%
Southwest Auburn Road
2.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

94.5 mi · 01h 34m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
117.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bazaar
01h 05m from Auburn
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wichita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Bazaar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Auburn and 66.9 miles from Wichita.

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

The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wichita.

Stop Ideas Near Bazaar

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bazaar, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bazaar.

RAIL

Newton

75 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Topeka

115 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 117.64 mi (189.32 km).

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#1 Auburn

City in Kansas, USA

Population1,203
Coordinates38.9061100, -95.8161000
Altitude331
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 8th Street (-95.816078, 38.906131)
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.82 L · about $17.76
Round trip
$35.52
9.42 gal · 35.64 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.76 $35.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.03 $40.06
Premium $4.65 $21.92 $43.84
Diesel $5.30 $24.98 $49.96

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Wichita. The current time is 09:20:01.

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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.