How far is Chanute, KS from Wichita, KS?

The driving distance from Chanute, KS to Wichita, KS is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
109.45 mi
01h 56m
Flight
102.82 mi
165.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.82 mi
Kilometers
165.47 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.45 mi
Kilometers
176.15 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM CDT
Return by in Chanute
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chanute
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Wichita
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chanute
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
Severy
KS

Human settlement in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States of America

From Chanute
54.6 mi
00h 58m
To Wichita
54.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 24 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 Chanute and Wichita.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Steuben Avenue

    918 ft · 45 sec · South Steuben Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Plummer Avenue

    2522 ft · 55 sec · North Plummer Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Cherry Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Cherry Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2571 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    14.8 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District

    1219 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on East Kellogg Drive

    113 m · 10 sec · East Kellogg Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue

    2520 ft · 53 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    2035 ft · 46 sec · North Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

    113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    96 m · 14 sec · North Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cherry Street
11 mi · 10%
West Main Street
0.75 mi · 1%
North Plummer Avenue
0.48 mi
South Broadway Avenue
0.48 mi
North Broadway Street
0.39 mi
Central Business District
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

79.9 mi · 01h 36m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Severy
00h 58m from Chanute
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chanute 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 Chanute to Wichita?

The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Severy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Chanute and 54.9 miles from Wichita.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Severy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Severy, 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 Severy.

RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chanute and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 102.82 mi (165.47 km).

Chanute

#1 Chanute

City in Neosho County, Kansas, United States of America

Population8,991
Coordinates37.6792100, -95.4572000
Altitude292
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: South Steuben Avenue (-95.457168, 37.67921)
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.62 L · about $14.56
Round trip
$29.11
7.72 gal · 29.24 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.56 $29.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.42 $32.83
Premium $4.65 $17.96 $35.93
Diesel $5.30 $20.47 $40.95

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 Chanute and Wichita. The current time is 00:15:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.