How far is Parker, KS from Wichita, KS?

The driving distance from Parker, KS to Wichita, KS is about 165 miles (265.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.97 mi
02h 40m
Flight
135.04 mi
217.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.04 mi
Kilometers
217.33 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.97 mi
Kilometers
265.5 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita
Sat, May 30, 10:20 PM CDT
Return by in Parker
Sun, May 31, 1:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parker
2026-05-30T19:39
Arrive Wichita
Sat, May 30, 10:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parker
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
Toronto
KS

City in Woodson County, Kansas, USA

From Parker
79.7 mi
01h 20m
To Wichita
85.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SE
Destination
89°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Center Avenue

    1016 ft · 34 sec · South Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Woodward Street

    1129 ft · 31 sec · West Woodward Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West 2100th Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 2100th Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Devlin Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Devlin Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West 2200th Road

    3 mi · 7 min · West 2200th Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast 2200 Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Northeast 2200 Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Trego Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Northeast Trego Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    66 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Dakota Road

    1 km · 2 min · North Dakota Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Kentucky Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Kentucky Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Lincoln Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street

    2287 ft · 50 sec · North State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

    636 ft · 16 sec · West Madison Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    83.8 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Boyer Road

    42 m · 3 sec · Boyer Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit left

    2902 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    18.4 mi · 18 min · Kansas Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400

    2804 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District

    1219 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on East Kellogg Drive

    113 m · 10 sec · East Kellogg Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue

    2520 ft · 53 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    2035 ft · 46 sec · North Broadway Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

    113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    96 m · 14 sec · North Market Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Madison Avenue
84 mi · 51%
Northeast Trego Road
28.4 mi · 17%
Kansas Turnpike
18.4 mi · 11%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.42 mi · 4%
Northeast 2200 Road
3.26 mi · 2%
West 2200th Road
3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Madison Avenue

Continue straight

83.8 mi · 01h 41m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
135 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toronto
01h 20m from Parker
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parker and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165 miles (265.5 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Toronto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Parker and 85.3 miles from Wichita.

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

The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.95 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parker and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 135.04 mi (217.33 km).

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#1 Parker

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,052
Coordinates38.3283500, -94.9919100
Altitude306
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: North Center Avenue (-94.991923, 38.328373)
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.04 L · about $21.95
Round trip
$43.89
11.64 gal · 44.08 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.95 $43.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.75 $49.50
Premium $4.65 $27.09 $54.17
Diesel $5.30 $30.87 $61.74

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 Parker and Wichita. The current time is 19:39:52.

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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.