How far is Lindsborg, KS from Wichita, KS?
The driving distance from Lindsborg, KS to Wichita, KS is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lindsborg and Wichita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindsborg and Wichita.
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Start on North 2nd Street
1601 ft · 1 min · North 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East McPherson Street
2207 ft · 46 sec · East McPherson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cole Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cole Street
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Turn left onto Smoky Valley Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Smoky Valley Road
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Take the ramp right
948 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
40.2 mi · 40 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 Lindsborg and Wichita.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Smoky Valley Road
Merge slight left
40.2 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lindsborg 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 Lindsborg to Wichita?
The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Hesston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Lindsborg and 36.2 miles from Wichita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lindsborg and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita.
Stop Ideas Near Hesston
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 Hesston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lindsborg and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 63.59 mi (102.34 km).
#1 Lindsborg
Town in Kansas, USA
| Population | 3,276 |
| Coordinates | 38.5736200, -97.6744800 |
| Altitude | 406 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.80 | $21.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
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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