How far is Medicine Lodge, KS from Wichita, KS?
The driving distance from Medicine Lodge, KS to Wichita, KS is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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 34m.
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 Harper County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medicine Lodge and Wichita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medicine Lodge and Wichita.
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Start on the route
20 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
64 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto West Kansas Avenue
65 m · 11 sec · West Kansas Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1758 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Fowler Avenue
20.8 mi · 31 min · East Fowler Avenue
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Continue on Hershey Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Hershey Highway
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
699 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto West 14th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 14th Street
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Turn left
17.7 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto West 140th Avenue North
17.3 mi · 30 min · West 140th Avenue North
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Continue on West Southwest Boulevard
4.9 mi · 6 min · West Southwest Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on West Southwest Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Southwest Boulevard
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Continue on West Cessna Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cessna Boulevard
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Continue on West Southwest Boulevard
3 mi · 6 min · West Southwest Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Kellogg Drive
732 ft · 17 sec · West Kellogg Drive
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Continue on US 54 East, US 400
1244 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East Kellogg Drive
882 ft · 33 sec · East Kellogg Drive
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Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue
2697 ft · 58 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 Medicine Lodge and Wichita.
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.
East Fowler Avenue
Turn left onto East Fowler Avenue
20.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Medicine Lodge and Sunny near Wichita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medicine Lodge to Wichita?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Medicine Lodge and 43.6 miles from Wichita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medicine Lodge and Sunny near Wichita.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
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 Danville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medicine Lodge and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 73.82 mi (118.8 km).
#1 Medicine Lodge
City in Barber County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,804 |
| Coordinates | 37.2811300, -98.5803600 |
| Altitude | 456 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.12 | $32.25 |
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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