How far is Sedgwick, KS from Kansas City, KS?

The driving distance from Sedgwick, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 198.2 miles (319 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.23 mi
03h 07m
Flight
172.26 mi
277.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.26 mi
Kilometers
277.23 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.23 mi
Kilometers
319.02 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kansas City
Mon, May 4, 9:48 PM CDT
Return by in Sedgwick
Tue, May 5, 12:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sedgwick
2026-05-04T18:41
Arrive Kansas City
Mon, May 4, 9:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sedgwick
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Admire
KS

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

From Sedgwick
99 mi
01h 33m
To Kansas City
99.2 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sedgwick and Kansas City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sedgwick and Kansas City.

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    108 m · 21 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    1513 ft · 44 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Avenue North

    1250 ft · 40 sec · Harrison Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2666 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest 125th Street

    3.9 mi · 10 min · Southwest 125th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 125th Street

    3100 ft · 2 min · 125th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia

    26.2 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 50 East: Emporia

    65 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East: Emporia

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    111 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    822 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka

    134 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    542 ft · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 335 North: Topeka, Kansas City

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    110.4 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Kansas Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69 North: Saint Louis

    1600 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 169 South

    943 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 7th Street Trafficway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South 7th Street Trafficway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue

    86 m · 18 sec · Armstrong Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    45 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sedgwick and Kansas City.

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
110 mi · 56%
US 50 East
43.1 mi · 22%
US 50
26.2 mi · 13%
125th Street
10.9 mi · 6%
Southwest 125th Street
3.95 mi · 2%
South 7th Street Trafficway
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

110 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
172.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Admire
01h 33m from Sedgwick
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sedgwick and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sedgwick to Kansas City?

The road trip is about 198.2 miles (319 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Admire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Sedgwick and 99.2 miles from Kansas City.

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

The direct path is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sedgwick and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.

Stop Ideas Near Admire

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

59 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

84 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sedgwick and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 172.26 mi (277.23 km).

Sedgwick

#1 Sedgwick

City in Kansas

Population1,657
Coordinates37.9166800, -97.4225400
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Kansas City

#2 Kansas City

The second most populous city in Kansas.

Population152,960
Coordinates39.1141700, -94.6274600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Avenue (-97.423236, 37.916682)
End: Armstrong Avenue (-94.627458, 39.114578)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.48 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
14 gal · 52.96 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.40 $52.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.77 $59.54
Premium $4.65 $32.58 $65.16
Diesel $5.30 $37.13 $74.26

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Sedgwick and Kansas City. The current time is 18:41:28.

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.