How far is Clearwater, KS from Wichita, KS?
The driving distance from Clearwater, KS to Wichita, KS is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Butler County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Wichita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Wichita.
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Start on East Kansas Avenue
15 m · 4 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lee Avenue
699 ft · 33 sec · South Lee Avenue
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Turn right onto East Ross Avenue
2264 ft · 52 sec · East Ross Avenue
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on South 135th Street West
6.2 mi · 11 min · South 135th Street West
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Turn right onto West Southwest Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Southwest Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on West Southwest Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Southwest Boulevard
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Continue on West Cessna Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cessna Boulevard
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Continue on West Southwest Boulevard
3 mi · 6 min · West Southwest Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Kellogg Drive
732 ft · 17 sec · West Kellogg Drive
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Continue on US 54 East, US 400
1244 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East Kellogg Drive
882 ft · 33 sec · East Kellogg Drive
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Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue
2697 ft · 58 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Continue on North Broadway Street
2035 ft · 46 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street North
113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North
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Turn right onto North Market Street
96 m · 14 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left
57 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Wichita.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South 135th Street West
Continue on South 135th Street West
6.22 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Clearwater and Sunny near Wichita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Wichita?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Clearwater and 10.7 miles from Wichita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearwater and Sunny near Wichita.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prospect.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 15.96 mi (25.69 km).
#1 Clearwater
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,580 |
| Coordinates | 37.5028000, -97.5044900 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wichita
The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area.
| Population | 391,731 |
| Coordinates | 37.6922400, -97.3375400 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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