How far is Riverside, KS from Wichita, KS?
The driving distance from Riverside, KS to Wichita, KS is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Wichita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Wichita.
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Start on the route
5 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 4 min
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Turn right
11.3 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
62.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
12.4 mi · 18 min · 10th Street
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Continue on East Santa Fe Avenue
20.3 mi · 23 min · East Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Continue on North Broadway Avenue
29.1 mi · 34 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96
1047 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Wichita
40.7 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway Avenue
2584 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
4.2 mi · 8 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto East Central Avenue
112 m · 15 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North Market Street
109 m · 12 sec · North Market Street
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Turn right
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 Riverside and Wichita.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Sycamore Street
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
62.4 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Riverside 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 Riverside to Wichita?
The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Ellinwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.7 miles from Riverside and 76.1 miles from Wichita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 $24.13 one way or $48.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Riverside and Chance Rain Showers near Wichita.
Stop Ideas Near Ellinwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Great Bend City Hall
Ellinwood City Administrator
Bushton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ellinwood.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 139.66 mi (224.76 km).
#1 Riverside
Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas
| Population | 72 |
| Coordinates | 38.2908500, -99.7873500 |
| Altitude | 668 |
| 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: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $24.13 | $48.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $26.24 | $52.49 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $28.53 | $57.06 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $36.27 | $72.54 |
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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