How far is Lyndon, KS from Wichita, KS?

The driving distance from Lyndon, KS to Wichita, KS is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
126.27 mi
01h 57m
Flight
109.95 mi
176.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.95 mi
Kilometers
176.94 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.27 mi
Kilometers
203.21 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita
Wed, Apr 15, 10:02 PM CDT
Return by in Lyndon
Wed, Apr 15, 11:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyndon
2026-04-15T20:05
Arrive Wichita
Wed, Apr 15, 10:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyndon
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
Matfield Green
KS

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

From Lyndon
62.9 mi
00h 58m
To Wichita
63.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Topeka Avenue

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Topeka Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400

    2804 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District

    1219 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on East Kellogg Drive

    113 m · 10 sec · East Kellogg Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue

    2520 ft · 53 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    2035 ft · 46 sec · North Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

    113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    96 m · 14 sec · North Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyndon 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Topeka Avenue
117 mi · 92%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.42 mi · 6%
US 54
0.53 mi
South Broadway Avenue
0.48 mi
North Broadway Street
0.39 mi
Central Business District
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Topeka Avenue

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 44m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
109.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matfield Green
00h 58m from Lyndon
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lyndon and 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 Lyndon to Wichita?

The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Matfield Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Lyndon and 63.3 miles from Wichita.

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

The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lyndon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita.

Stop Ideas Near Matfield Green

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

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

RAIL

Newton

70 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyndon and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 109.95 mi (176.94 km).

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#1 Lyndon

City in the United States

Population1,013
Coordinates38.6100100, -95.6844300
Altitude315
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: Topeka Avenue (-95.68445, 38.61001)
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.87 L · about $16.82
Round trip
$33.64
8.92 gal · 33.74 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.82 $33.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.97 $37.94
Premium $4.65 $20.76 $41.51
Diesel $5.30 $23.66 $47.31

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyndon and Wichita. The current time is 20:05:51.

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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.