How far is Manhattan, KS from Wichita, KS?
The driving distance from Manhattan, KS to Wichita, KS is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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 02h 11m.
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 and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Wichita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Wichita.
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Start on Fremont Street
136 m · 27 sec · Fremont Street
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Turn left onto North 11th Street
1516 ft · 46 sec · North 11th Street
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Turn right onto Poyntz Avenue
933 ft · 32 sec · Poyntz Avenue
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Turn left onto South Manhattan Avenue
1906 ft · 56 sec · South Manhattan Avenue
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Turn right onto Fort Riley Boulevard
12.9 mi · 15 min · Fort Riley Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 West, Salina
1531 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
7.4 mi · 7 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
1123 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
662 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
46.4 mi · 54 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
53 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 50 West: Newton
15 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
3.2 mi · 3 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 Manhattan and Wichita.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 77
Turn right onto US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
46.4 mi · 00h 54m
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 leaving Manhattan and Partly Sunny near Wichita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Wichita?
The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Manhattan and 65.6 miles from Wichita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Manhattan and Partly Sunny near Wichita.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 111.06 mi (178.74 km).
#1 Manhattan
Borough of New York City, New York, United States
| Population | 2,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.1836100, -96.5716700 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.38 | $34.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.61 | $39.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.45 | $42.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.45 | $48.90 |
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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