How far is Newbury, KS from Wichita, KS?
The driving distance from Newbury, KS to Wichita, KS is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newbury and Wichita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newbury and Wichita.
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Start on Newbury Road
1787 ft · 1 min · Newbury Road
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Turn right
1835 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
2448 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Newbury Avenue
2496 ft · 1 min · Newbury Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 138
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 138
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Take the ramp straight
2489 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
37.3 mi · 37 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 Newbury 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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Newbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Wichita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newbury to Wichita?
The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Lost Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Newbury and 74.3 miles from Wichita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115 miles (185 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Newbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Wichita.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Springs
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 Lost Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newbury and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 114.97 mi (185.03 km).
#1 Newbury
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,024 |
| Coordinates | 39.0847200, -96.1752700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
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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