How far is Topeka, KS from Wellsville, KS?
The driving distance from Topeka, KS to Wellsville, KS is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Topeka and Wellsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Topeka and Wellsville.
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Start on the route
30 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
55 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 8th Avenue
943 ft · 23 sec · Southwest 8th Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 8th Avenue
849 ft · 22 sec · Southeast 8th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
2307 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway
7.7 mi · 9 min · South Lawrence Trafficway
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto East 1300 Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · East 1300 Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56: Olathe, Council Grove
1067 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto North 300 Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · North 300 Road
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Continue on Ames Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ames Street
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Continue on Highway 56
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 56
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Continue on North 201 Diagonal Road
1 mi · 1 min · North 201 Diagonal Road
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Continue on North 200 Road
4 mi · 5 min · North 200 Road
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Turn right onto East 2300 Road
2 mi · 4 min · East 2300 Road
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Continue on Virginia Road
1 mi · 2 min · Virginia Road
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Continue on Poplar Street
2041 ft · 43 sec · Poplar Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
1903 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Topeka and Wellsville.
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.
Kansas Turnpike
Continue on Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Topeka and Mostly Sunny near Wellsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Topeka to Wellsville?
The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Topeka and 25.7 miles from Wellsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Topeka and Mostly Sunny near Wellsville.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
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 Lawrence.
Lawrence
Topeka
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Topeka and Wellsville. Straight-line distance: 39.35 mi (63.33 km).
#1 Topeka
Capital of the state of Kansas, United States; county seat of Shawnee County
| Population | 873 |
| Coordinates | 39.0483300, -95.6780400 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wellsville
Citty in Kansas
| Population | 1,784 |
| Coordinates | 38.7183400, -95.0816400 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellsville (-95.08164, 38.71834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.42 | $16.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
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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