How far is Isabel, KS from Sun City, KS?

The driving distance from Isabel, KS to Sun City, KS is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
32.81 mi
01h 14m
Flight
20.97 mi
33.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.97 mi
Kilometers
33.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.81 mi
Kilometers
52.8 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sun City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 AM CDT
Return by in Isabel
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Isabel
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Sun City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Isabel
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
Coats
KS

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

From Isabel
16.4 mi
00h 37m
To Sun City
16.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Isabel and Sun City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Isabel and Sun City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1476 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 42

    9.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 42

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway Street

    649 ft · 18 sec · Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast 100th Street

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Southeast 100th Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Coats Cutoff Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Coats Cutoff Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southwest 90th Street

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Southwest 90th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Cooper Avenue

    2651 ft · 1 min · Cooper Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest 90th Street

    3 mi · 7 min · Southwest 90th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest 80th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest 80th Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest 85th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest 85th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 50th Avenue

    2636 ft · 1 min · 50th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Sun City Road

    7.2 mi · 17 min · Sun City Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Avenue West

    105 m · 10 sec · 3rd Avenue West

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1471 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Isabel and Sun City.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 42
9.25 mi · 28%
Southwest 90th Street
7.49 mi · 23%
Sun City Road
7.23 mi · 22%
Southeast 100th Street
2.8 mi · 9%
Southwest 80th Avenue
1.79 mi · 5%
Southwest 85th Avenue
1.41 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 42

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 42

9.25 mi · 00h 16m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coats
00h 37m from Isabel
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Isabel and Sunny near Sun City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Isabel to Sun City?

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Coats is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Isabel and 16.4 miles from Sun City.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Isabel and Sunny near Sun City.

Stop Ideas Near Coats

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

99 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Dodge City

108 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Isabel and Sun City. Straight-line distance: 20.97 mi (33.74 km).

Isabel

#1 Isabel

City in Barber County, Kansas, United States

Population80
Coordinates37.4666900, -98.5503600
Altitude563
CountryUnited States
Sun City

#2 Sun City

Township in Barber County, Kansas

Population47
Coordinates37.3786300, -98.9159300
Altitude509
CountryUnited States
Start: Isabel (-98.55036, 37.46669)
End: Sun City (-98.91593, 37.37863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.75
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.37 $8.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.93 $9.87
Premium $4.65 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.30 $6.15 $12.31

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Isabel and Sun City. The current time is 05:02:17.

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.