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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.78 mi
02h 25m
Flight
114.97 mi
185.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.97 mi
Kilometers
185.03 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.78 mi
Kilometers
239.44 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita
Sat, Apr 18, 5:56 PM CDT
Return by in Newbury
Sat, Apr 18, 8:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newbury
2026-04-18T15:30
Arrive Wichita
Sat, Apr 18, 5:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newbury
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lost Springs
KS

Township in Marion County, Kansas

From Newbury
74.4 mi
01h 12m
To Wichita
74.3 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Newbury Road

    1787 ft · 1 min · Newbury Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1835 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2448 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Newbury Avenue

    2496 ft · 1 min · Newbury Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 138

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 138

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2489 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    37.3 mi · 37 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington

    1123 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington

    662 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington

    46.4 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    53 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 50 West: Newton

    15 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    22.2 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    983 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on 13th Street

    159 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East 13th Street North

    1.2 km · 1 min · East 13th Street North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Central Avenue

    112 m · 15 sec · East Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    109 m · 12 sec · North Market Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 77
55.6 mi · 37%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
37.3 mi · 25%
I 135 South
25.4 mi · 17%
US 50 West
25.4 mi · 17%
State Highway 138
1.45 mi · 1%
North Broadway Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
115 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Springs
01h 12m from Newbury
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lost Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Springs.

RAIL

Newton

66 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

101 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newbury and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 114.97 mi (185.03 km).

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#1 Newbury

City in United States of America

Population1,024
Coordinates39.0847200, -96.1752700
Altitude317
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: Newbury Road (-96.175269, 39.084628)
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.87 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.60
10.5 gal · 39.74 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Newbury and Wichita. The current time is 15:30:35.

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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.