How far is Ogden, KS from Wichita, KS?

The driving distance from Ogden, KS to Wichita, KS is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
122.83 mi
02h 01m
Flight
103.82 mi
167.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.82 mi
Kilometers
167.09 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.83 mi
Kilometers
197.68 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita
Sun, May 31, 6:59 AM CDT
Return by in Ogden
Sun, May 31, 9:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ogden
2026-05-31T04:57
Arrive Wichita
Sun, May 31, 6:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ogden
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
Marion
KS

City in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States

From Ogden
61.1 mi
01h 00m
To Wichita
61.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Walnut Street

    2129 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Riley Avenue

    1157 ft · 33 sec · Riley Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward Junction City

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-70 West, Salina

    1531 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    7.4 mi · 7 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 Ogden 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 77
55.6 mi · 45%
I 135 South
25.4 mi · 21%
US 50 West
25.4 mi · 21%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
7.44 mi · 6%
Junction City
4.71 mi · 4%
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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
103.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
01h 00m from Ogden
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ogden and Sunny near Wichita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ogden to Wichita?

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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 61.1 miles from Ogden and 61.7 miles from Wichita.

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

The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ogden and Sunny near Wichita.

Stop Ideas Near Marion

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marion, 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 Marion.

RAIL

Newton

44 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

86 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ogden and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 103.82 mi (167.09 km).

Ogden

#1 Ogden

City in Riley County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,956
Coordinates39.1111100, -96.7061200
Altitude318
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: South Walnut Street (-96.706108, 39.111116)
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.41 L · about $16.37
Round trip
$32.73
8.68 gal · 32.82 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.37 $32.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.46 $36.92
Premium $4.65 $20.20 $40.40
Diesel $5.30 $23.02 $46.04

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Ogden and Wichita. The current time is 04:57:54.

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.