How far is Parsons, KS from Wichita, KS?

The driving distance from Parsons, KS to Wichita, KS is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
131.25 mi
02h 13m
Flight
116.36 mi
187.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.36 mi
Kilometers
187.27 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.25 mi
Kilometers
211.23 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita
Tue, May 5, 4:34 PM CDT
Return by in Parsons
Tue, May 5, 6:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parsons
2026-05-05T14:20
Arrive Wichita
Tue, May 5, 4:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parsons
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
Severy
KS

Human settlement in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States of America

From Parsons
64.2 mi
01h 06m
To Wichita
67 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph ESE
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 24000 Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · 24000 Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 39 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    52 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East 7th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 7th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    18.7 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District

    1219 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on East Kellogg Drive

    113 m · 10 sec · East Kellogg Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue

    2520 ft · 53 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    2035 ft · 46 sec · North Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

    113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    96 m · 14 sec · North Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parsons 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
61.6 mi · 47%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
26 mi · 20%
24000 Road
3.25 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.98 mi · 2%
East 7th Avenue
0.67 mi · 1%
South Broadway Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

61.6 mi · 01h 11m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
116.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Severy
01h 06m from Parsons
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parsons and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Wichita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Severy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Parsons and 67 miles from Wichita.

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

The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parsons and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Wichita.

Stop Ideas Near Severy

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

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

RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parsons and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 116.36 mi (187.27 km).

Parsons

#1 Parsons

City in Labette County, Kansas, USA

Population9,463
Coordinates37.3403400, -95.2610800
Altitude275
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: Main Street (-95.261078, 37.340489)
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.53 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.26 gal · 35.06 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.69 $39.38
Premium $4.65 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.30 $24.56 $49.12

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Parsons and Wichita. The current time is 14:20:53.

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.