How far is Goddard, KS from Wichita, KS?
The driving distance from Goddard, KS to Wichita, KS is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Butler County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goddard and Wichita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goddard and Wichita.
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Start on the route
34 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1624 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 17 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 Goddard 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.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn right onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Goddard 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 Goddard to Wichita?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 7.3 miles from Goddard and 7.5 miles from Wichita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goddard and Mostly 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 Goddard and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 13.2 mi (21.24 km).
#1 Goddard
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 4,962 |
| Coordinates | 37.6597400, -97.5753300 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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