How far is Inman, KS from Wichita, KS?

The driving distance from Inman, KS to Wichita, KS is about 62.1 miles (100 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.12 mi
01h 02m
Flight
44.2 mi
71.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.2 mi
Kilometers
71.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.12 mi
Kilometers
99.97 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
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in Inman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inman
2026-04-23T00:16
Arrive Wichita
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM 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 Inman
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
North Newton
KS

City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America

From Inman
30.8 mi
00h 31m
To Wichita
31.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1175 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Comanche Road

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Comanche Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    22.2 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    983 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on 13th Street

    159 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East 13th Street North

    1.2 km · 1 min · East 13th Street North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Central Avenue

    112 m · 15 sec · East Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    109 m · 12 sec · North Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Comanche Road
54.1 mi · 87%
Center Street
5.39 mi · 9%
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
Longest Stretch

Comanche Road

Continue straight

22.2 mi · 00h 24m

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
+17.9 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Newton
00h 31m from Inman
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Inman and Partly Sunny then 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 Inman to Wichita?

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (100 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?

North Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Inman and 31.3 miles from Wichita.

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

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Inman and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita.

Stop Ideas Near North Newton

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

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

RAIL

Newton

3 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

51 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Inman and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 44.2 mi (71.14 km).

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#1 Inman

Human settlement in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,324
Coordinates38.2319500, -97.7733800
Altitude464
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: Center Street (-97.77338, 38.231908)
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.3 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.52
4.38 gal · 16.6 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.26 $16.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.31 $18.63
Premium $4.65 $10.19 $20.38
Diesel $5.30 $11.62 $23.23

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Inman and Wichita. The current time is 00:16:39.

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.