How far is Osage County, KS from Wichita, KS?
The driving distance from Osage County, KS to Wichita, KS is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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 02h 20m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Osage County and Wichita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osage County and Wichita.
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Start on West 221st Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · West 221st Street
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Turn left onto South Fairlawn Road
2 mi · 8 min · South Fairlawn Road
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Turn right onto West 237th Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · West 237th Street
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Continue on Laing Street
1 mi · 2 min · Laing Street
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
839 ft · 17 sec · North 9th Street
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Continue on Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto North Martin Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Martin Street
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Turn left
34 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto West 229th Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · West 229th Street
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Continue on Road 340
4.5 mi · 7 min · Road 340
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Take the ramp left
1001 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
680 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
94.5 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400
2804 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District
1219 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on East Kellogg Drive
113 m · 10 sec · East Kellogg Drive
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Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue
2520 ft · 53 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 Osage County 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.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
94.5 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Osage County and Chance Rain Showers near Wichita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Osage County to Wichita?
The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Matfield Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Osage County and 60.5 miles from Wichita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.32 one way or $34.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Osage County and Chance Rain Showers near Wichita.
Stop Ideas Near Matfield Green
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Osage County and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 109.79 mi (176.69 km).
#1 Osage County
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 15,770 |
| Coordinates | 38.6523300, -95.7269500 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| 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: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.00 | $17.32 | $34.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $18.84 | $37.69 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $20.49 | $40.97 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $26.04 | $52.09 |
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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