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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Halfway Point
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City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Spring Avenue
98 m · 20 sec · Spring Avenue
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
1889 ft · 38 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on North Conway Springs Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · North Conway Springs Road
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Continue on South 263rd Street West
1426 ft · 29 sec · South 263rd Street West
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Continue on Grice Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Grice Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 42
8.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on West Southwest Boulevard
4.9 mi · 6 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 Conway Springs 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.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clearwater.
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Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Conway Springs and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 26.72 mi (43 km).
#1 Conway Springs
City in Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,214 |
| Coordinates | 37.3903000, -97.6422700 |
| Altitude | 418 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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