How far is Madison, KS from Wichita, KS?
The driving distance from Madison, KS to Wichita, KS is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Butler County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Wichita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Wichita.
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Start on 3rd Street
22 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
128 m · 12 sec · West Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest Boulevard
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Turn slight right
112 m · 16 sec
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Turn left
20.2 mi · 35 min
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Turn right
40.1 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right
60 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Boyer Road
42 m · 3 sec · Boyer Road
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Take the exit left
2902 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
18.4 mi · 18 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400
2804 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District
1219 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on East Kellogg Drive
113 m · 10 sec · East Kellogg Drive
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Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue
2520 ft · 53 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Continue on North Broadway Street
2035 ft · 46 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street North
113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North
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Turn right onto North Market Street
96 m · 14 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left
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 Madison and Wichita.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
40.1 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison and Mostly Sunny near Wichita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Wichita?
The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Rosalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Madison and 47.3 miles from Wichita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.51 one way or $25.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Madison and Mostly Sunny near Wichita.
Stop Ideas Near Rosalia
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 Rosalia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 72.32 mi (116.38 km).
#1 Madison
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 606 |
| Coordinates | 38.1355800, -96.1358300 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| 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: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $3.85 | $12.51 | $25.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.22 | $13.72 | $27.44 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $14.89 | $29.77 |
| Diesel | $5.96 | $19.38 | $38.76 |
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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