How far is Spring Hill, KS from Wichita, KS?

The driving distance from Spring Hill, KS to Wichita, KS is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.25 mi
02h 40m
Flight
154.48 mi
248.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.48 mi
Kilometers
248.61 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.25 mi
Kilometers
278.82 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita
Mon, May 4, 12:33 PM CDT
Return by in Spring Hill
Mon, May 4, 3:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Hill
2026-05-04T09:52
Arrive Wichita
Mon, May 4, 12:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Hill
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Emporia
KS

County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Spring Hill
85.8 mi
01h 20m
To Wichita
87.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill and Wichita.

  1. 1

    Start on South Webster Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Webster Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West 199th Street

    7.5 mi · 13 min · West 199th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Homestead Lane

    2233 ft · 55 sec · Homestead Lane

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2494 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    152.6 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400

    2804 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District

    1219 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on East Kellogg Drive

    113 m · 10 sec · East Kellogg Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue

    2520 ft · 53 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    2035 ft · 46 sec · North Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

    113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    96 m · 14 sec · North Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Hill and Wichita.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Homestead Lane
154 mi · 89%
West 199th Street
7.47 mi · 4%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.42 mi · 4%
South Webster Street
1.6 mi · 1%
US 54
0.53 mi
South Broadway Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Homestead Lane

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 33m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
154.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
01h 20m from Spring Hill
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spring Hill and Mostly Sunny near Wichita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Hill to Wichita?

The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from Spring Hill and 87.4 miles from Wichita.

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

The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spring Hill and Mostly Sunny near Wichita.

Stop Ideas Near Emporia

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

85 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

104 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hill and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 154.48 mi (248.61 km).

Spring Hill

#1 Spring Hill

City in Kansas, USA

Population3,316
Coordinates38.7430600, -94.8255200
Altitude324
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: North Webster Street (-94.825569, 38.743059)
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.14 L · about $23.04
Round trip
$46.08
12.22 gal · 46.28 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.04 $46.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.99 $51.97
Premium $4.65 $28.44 $56.87
Diesel $5.30 $32.41 $64.81

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 Spring Hill and Wichita. The current time is 09:52:36.

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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.