How far is Sun City, KS from Kiowa, KS?
The driving distance from Sun City, KS to Kiowa, KS is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Barber County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sun City and Kiowa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sun City and Kiowa.
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Start on East Main Street
1158 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on River Road
2298 ft · 1 min · River Road
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Keep slight right to continue on River Road
5 mi · 12 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1974 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on River Road
7.5 mi · 18 min · River Road
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Continue on Mingona Road
893 ft · 25 sec · Mingona Road
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Keep slight left to continue on River Road
6.2 mi · 15 min · River Road
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Continue on West Stolp Avenue
1718 ft · 49 sec · West Stolp Avenue
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Turn right onto North Iliff Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Iliff Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fowler Avenue
1 km · 1 min · West Fowler Avenue
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Turn left
18 mi · 27 min
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Turn left
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
27 m · 2 sec · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sun City and Kiowa.
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.
Longest stretch
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18 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sun City and Sunny near Kiowa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sun City to Kiowa?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Medicine Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Sun City and 22.2 miles from Kiowa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sun City and Sunny near Kiowa.
Stop Ideas Near Medicine Lodge
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 Medicine Lodge.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sun City and Kiowa. Straight-line distance: 34.42 mi (55.4 km).
#1 Sun City
Township in Barber County, Kansas
| Population | 47 |
| Coordinates | 37.3786300, -98.9159300 |
| Altitude | 509 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kiowa
Township in Barber County, Kansas
| Population | 917 |
| Coordinates | 37.0172500, -98.4853500 |
| Altitude | 406 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 7th Street (-98.485288, 37.017249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
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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