How far is Conway Springs, KS from Wichita, KS?

The driving distance from Conway Springs, KS to Wichita, KS is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.21 mi
00h 38m
Flight
26.72 mi
43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.72 mi
Kilometers
43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.21 mi
Kilometers
50.22 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita
Fri, May 29, 1:28 PM CDT
Return by in Conway Springs
Fri, May 29, 2:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway Springs
2026-05-29T12:49
Arrive Wichita
Fri, May 29, 1:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Conway Springs
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Clearwater
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Conway Springs
15 mi
00h 19m
To Wichita
16.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Avenue

    98 m · 20 sec · Spring Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    1889 ft · 38 sec · North 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Conway Springs Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · North Conway Springs Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South 263rd Street West

    1426 ft · 29 sec · South 263rd Street West

  5. 5

    Continue on Grice Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Grice Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 42

    8.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 42

  7. 7

    Continue on West Southwest Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 6 min · West Southwest Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on West Southwest Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Southwest Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on West Cessna Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cessna Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on West Southwest Boulevard

    3 mi · 6 min · West Southwest Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Kellogg Drive

    732 ft · 17 sec · West Kellogg Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on US 54 East, US 400

    1244 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Kellogg Drive

    882 ft · 33 sec · East Kellogg Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue

    2697 ft · 58 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    2035 ft · 46 sec · North Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

    113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    96 m · 14 sec · North Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Southwest Boulevard
10.2 mi · 33%
State Highway 42
8.71 mi · 28%
North Conway Springs Road
5.48 mi · 18%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
1.36 mi · 4%
West Cessna Boulevard
1.12 mi · 4%
Grice Street
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 42

Turn right onto State Highway 42

8.71 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearwater
00h 19m from Conway Springs
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway Springs and Slight 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 Conway Springs to Wichita?

The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Clearwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Conway Springs and 16.2 miles from Wichita.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Conway Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita.

Stop Ideas Near Clearwater

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clearwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Parking

Wichita , KS
455S N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Wichita ​City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

City of Wichita ​City Hall

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.8/5 45 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Wichita Municipal Court clerk

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.3/5 21 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newton

62 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

72 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway Springs and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 26.72 mi (43 km).

Conway Springs

#1 Conway Springs

City in Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,214
Coordinates37.3903000, -97.6422700
Altitude418
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: Spring Avenue (-97.64227, 37.390253)
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.17 L · about $4.15
Round trip
$8.30
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.15 $8.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $4.65 $5.12 $10.24
Diesel $5.30 $5.83 $11.67

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway Springs and Wichita. The current time is 12:49:37.

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.