How far is Cimarron, KS from Wichita, KS?

The driving distance from Cimarron, KS to Wichita, KS is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.26 mi
03h 02m
Flight
164.66 mi
265 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Cimarron.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.66 mi
Kilometers
265 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.26 mi
Kilometers
298.14 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM CDT
Return by in Cimarron
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cimarron
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Wichita
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cimarron
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint John
KS

City in Stafford County, Kansas

From Cimarron
91.3 mi
01h 31m
To Wichita
93.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
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 Cimarron and Wichita.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue A

    14 mi · 17 min · Avenue A

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    76 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    49 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    45.3 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96

    1047 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wichita

    40.7 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway Avenue

    2584 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · North Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Central Avenue

    112 m · 15 sec · East Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    109 m · 12 sec · North Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cimarron 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue A
61.3 mi · 33%
North Broadway Street
4.22 mi · 2%
Broadway Avenue
0.49 mi
KS 96
0.2 mi
East Central Avenue
0.07 mi
North Market Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

76 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
164.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint John
01h 31m from Cimarron
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cimarron 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 Cimarron to Wichita?

The road trip is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Cimarron and 93.9 miles from Wichita.

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

The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.66 one way or $49.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint John

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

73 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Dodge City

114 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cimarron and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 164.66 mi (265 km).

Cimarron

#1 Cimarron

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

Population2,197
Coordinates37.8066900, -100.3482000
Altitude803
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: Avenue A (-100.348184, 37.80679)
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.75 L · about $24.66
Round trip
$49.32
13.08 gal · 49.5 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.66 $49.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.81 $55.63
Premium $4.65 $30.44 $60.87
Diesel $5.30 $34.69 $69.38

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 Cimarron and Wichita. The current time is 02:16:08.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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