How far is Sun City, KS from Isabel, KS?

The driving distance from Sun City, KS to Isabel, KS is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.81 mi
00h 44m
Flight
20.97 mi
33.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.97 mi
Kilometers
33.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.81 mi
Kilometers
52.81 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Isabel
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 AM CDT
Return by in Sun City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sun City
2026-04-19T03:35
Arrive Isabel
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sun City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Coats
KS

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

From Sun City
16.4 mi
00h 22m
To Isabel
16.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sun City and Isabel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sun City and Isabel.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1471 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 3rd Avenue West

    105 m · 9 sec · 3rd Avenue West

  3. 3

    Continue on Sun City Road Northwest

    7.2 mi · 17 min · Sun City Road Northwest

  4. 4

    Continue on 50th Avenue

    2636 ft · 1 min · 50th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest 85th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Southwest 85th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest 100th Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · Southwest 100th Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    686 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest 80th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest 80th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest 90th Street

    3 mi · 7 min · Southwest 90th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Cooper Avenue

    2651 ft · 1 min · Cooper Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest 90th Street

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Southwest 90th Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coats Cutoff Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Coats Cutoff Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Southeast 100th Street

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Southeast 100th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway Street

    118 m · 11 sec · Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 42

    9.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 42

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1476 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    63 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sun City and Isabel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 42
9.25 mi · 28%
Southwest 90th Street
7.49 mi · 23%
Sun City Road Northwest
7.23 mi · 22%
Southeast 100th Street
2.85 mi · 9%
Southwest 85th Avenue
1.56 mi · 5%
Coats Cutoff Road
1.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 42

Continue on State Highway 42

9.25 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coats
00h 22m from Sun City
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sun City and Sunny near Isabel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sun City to Isabel?

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coats is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Sun City and 16.4 miles from Isabel.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sun City and Sunny near Isabel.

Stop Ideas Near Coats

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

99 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Dodge City

108 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sun City and Isabel. Straight-line distance: 20.97 mi (33.74 km).

Sun City

#1 Sun City

Township in Barber County, Kansas

Population47
Coordinates37.3786300, -98.9159300
Altitude509
CountryUnited States
Isabel

#2 Isabel

City in Barber County, Kansas, United States

Population80
Coordinates37.4666900, -98.5503600
Altitude563
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-98.91593, 37.379097)
End: (-98.550334, 37.466757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.75
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.37 $8.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.93 $9.87
Premium $4.65 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.30 $6.15 $12.31

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sun City and Isabel. The current time is 03:35:47.

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.