How far is Mulvane, KS from Wichita, KS?

The driving distance from Mulvane, KS to Wichita, KS is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.63 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.89 mi
25.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.89 mi
Kilometers
25.58 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.63 mi
Kilometers
28.37 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita
Wed, Apr 22, 6:59 PM CDT
Return by in Mulvane
Wed, Apr 22, 7:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mulvane
2026-04-22T18:31
Arrive Wichita
Wed, Apr 22, 6:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mulvane
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Derby
KS

City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States

From Mulvane
8.5 mi
00h 14m
To Wichita
9.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph S
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Prather Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Prather Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North 2nd Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Southeast Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on South Baltimore Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Baltimore Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Southeast Boulevard

    9 mi · 14 min · South Southeast Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on South Washington Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Washington Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Washington Avenue

    2704 ft · 1 min · North Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    3017 ft · 1 min · East Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    109 m · 12 sec · North Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mulvane and Wichita.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Southeast Boulevard
8.96 mi · 51%
Southeast Boulevard
2.39 mi · 14%
South Baltimore Avenue
1.51 mi · 9%
South Washington Street
1 mi · 6%
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
0.95 mi · 5%
North 2nd Avenue
0.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Southeast Boulevard

Continue on South Southeast Boulevard

8.96 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derby
00h 14m from Mulvane
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mulvane 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 Mulvane to Wichita?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Derby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Mulvane and 9.2 miles from Wichita.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mulvane and Partly Sunny near Wichita.

Stop Ideas Near Derby

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Derby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

City Hall Parking

Wichita , KS
455S N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Wichita ​City Hall
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

City of Wichita ​City Hall

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.8/5 45 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Wichita Municipal Court clerk

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.3/5 21 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Derby.

RAIL

Newton

56 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

81 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mulvane and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 15.89 mi (25.58 km).

Mulvane

#1 Mulvane

City in Kansas, United States of America

Population6,566
Coordinates37.4744600, -97.2439300
Altitude376
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: Prather Street (-97.243965, 37.474431)
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.68
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.34 $4.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.64 $5.27
Premium $4.65 $2.89 $5.77
Diesel $5.30 $3.29 $6.58

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mulvane and Wichita. The current time is 18:31:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.