How far is Conway, KS from Wichita, KS?

The driving distance from Conway, KS to Wichita, KS is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.31 mi
01h 02m
Flight
52.79 mi
84.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.79 mi
Kilometers
84.95 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.31 mi
Kilometers
103.5 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita
Sat, May 2, 3:02 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Sat, May 2, 4:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-05-02T14:00
Arrive Wichita
Sat, May 2, 3:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
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
Hesston
KS

City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America

From Conway
31.8 mi
00h 31m
To Wichita
32.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    22.2 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    983 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on 13th Street

    159 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East 13th Street North

    1.2 km · 1 min · East 13th Street North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Central Avenue

    112 m · 15 sec · East Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    109 m · 12 sec · North Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Broadway Street
1.01 mi · 2%
East 13th Street North
0.73 mi · 1%
13th Street
0.29 mi
East Central Avenue
0.07 mi
North Market Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

27.8 mi · 00h 28m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hesston
00h 31m from Conway
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Conway and Mostly Sunny near Wichita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Hesston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Conway and 32.5 miles from Wichita.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Conway and Mostly Sunny near Wichita.

Stop Ideas Near Hesston

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

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

RAIL

Newton

13 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

45 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 52.79 mi (84.95 km).

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#1 Conway

Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America

Population1,182
Coordinates38.3694500, -97.7864300
Altitude470
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: (-97.786622, 38.369554)
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.59 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.54 gal · 17.18 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.65 $19.31
Premium $4.65 $10.56 $21.13
Diesel $5.30 $12.04 $24.08

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Wichita. The current time is 14:00:12.

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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.