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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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 40m.
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.
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City in Woodson County, Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Center Avenue
1016 ft · 34 sec · South Center Avenue
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Turn left onto West Woodward Street
1129 ft · 31 sec · West Woodward Street
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Continue on West 2100th Road
1.2 km · 2 min · West 2100th Road
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Continue on Devlin Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Devlin Road
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Continue on West 2200th Road
3 mi · 7 min · West 2200th Road
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Continue on Northeast 2200 Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Northeast 2200 Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Trego Road
1 mi · 3 min · Northeast Trego Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
66 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto North Dakota Road
1 km · 2 min · North Dakota Road
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Turn left onto North Kentucky Street
1 km · 1 min · North Kentucky Street
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street
2287 ft · 50 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto West Madison Avenue
636 ft · 16 sec · West Madison Avenue
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Continue straight
83.8 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right
60 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Boyer Road
42 m · 3 sec · Boyer Road
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Take the exit left
2902 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
18.4 mi · 18 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 Parker and Wichita.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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).
#1 Parker
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,052 |
| Coordinates | 38.3283500, -94.9919100 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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