How far is Hoxie, KS from Wichita, KS?
The driving distance from Hoxie, KS to Wichita, KS is about 262.6 miles (422.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ellsworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoxie and Wichita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoxie and Wichita.
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Start on Oak Avenue
11 m · 6 sec · Oak Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
17.6 mi · 31 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left
990 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
154.4 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, US 81 South: Wichita
2112 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
63 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
22.2 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
983 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 13th Street
159 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East 13th Street North
1.2 km · 1 min · East 13th Street North
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto East Central Avenue
112 m · 15 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North Market Street
109 m · 12 sec · North Market Street
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Turn right
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 Hoxie and Wichita.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
154 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hoxie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Hoxie to Wichita?
The road trip is about 262.6 miles (422.6 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wilson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131 miles from Hoxie and 131.7 miles from Wichita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.96 one way or $69.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hoxie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita.
Stop Ideas Near Wilson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilson.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoxie and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 203.44 mi (327.4 km).
#1 Hoxie
Human settlement in Sheridan County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,191 |
| Coordinates | 39.3575000, -100.4418100 |
| Altitude | 827 |
| 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: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $34.96 | $69.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.43 | $78.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.14 | $86.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.17 | $98.34 |
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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