How far is Seneca, KS from Wichita, KS?
The driving distance from Seneca, KS to Wichita, KS is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seneca and Wichita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seneca and Wichita.
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Start on South 6th Street
15 m · 4 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1955 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
2470 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Street
14.5 mi · 17 min · North Street
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Continue on US 36 Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · US 36 Highway
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Take the exit right
1838 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
25.7 mi · 30 min
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Turn straight onto Arizona Avenue
28.2 mi · 31 min · Arizona Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, US 40 West, US 75 South, KS 4 West: Salina
1395 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-470 South, US 75 South
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I-335 South: Emporia, Wichita
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
124.7 mi · 2 hr 5 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 Seneca and Wichita.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
125 mi · 02h 05m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Seneca and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then 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 Seneca to Wichita?
The road trip is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Seneca and 108.1 miles from Wichita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.74 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Seneca and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilmington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seneca and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 163.12 mi (262.51 km).
#1 Seneca
City in Kansas
| Population | 2,079 |
| Coordinates | 39.8341600, -96.0641700 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| 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: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.74 | $57.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.41 | $64.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.46 | $70.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.42 | $80.83 |
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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