How far is Pleasanton, KS from Wichita, KS?
The driving distance from Pleasanton, KS to Wichita, KS is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasanton and Wichita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasanton and Wichita.
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Start on Main Street
880 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
2244 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Continue on East 1100th Road
1075 ft · 31 sec · East 1100th Road
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Take the ramp right
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
22.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, KS 7 North: Wichita
2405 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 45 min
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Turn straight onto East Madison Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · East 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 Pleasanton and Wichita.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Madison Avenue
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83.8 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton to Wichita?
The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Yates Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Pleasanton and 90.7 miles from Wichita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147 miles (236.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.76 one way or $47.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pleasanton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasanton and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 146.99 mi (236.55 km).
#1 Pleasanton
Human settlement in Linn County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,158 |
| Coordinates | 38.1778100, -94.7113500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.79 | $53.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
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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