How far is Valley Center, KS from Wichita, KS?
The driving distance from Valley Center, KS to Wichita, KS is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Center and Wichita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Center and Wichita.
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Start on North Park Avenue
13 m · 4 sec · North Park Avenue
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
110 m · 18 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
930 ft · 21 sec · North Meridian Street
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Continue on North Meridian Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Meridian Avenue
4.2 mi · 8 min · North Meridian Avenue
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Continue on North Womer Street
2447 ft · 49 sec · North Womer Street
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Continue on North Amidon Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Amidon Street
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Turn left onto West 21st Street North
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 21st Street North
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto East Central Avenue
112 m · 15 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North Market Street
109 m · 12 sec · North Market Street
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Turn right
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 Valley Center and Wichita.
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.
North Meridian Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto North Meridian Avenue
4.22 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Valley Center and Sunny near Wichita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Center to Wichita?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Park City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Valley Center and 8.5 miles from Wichita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valley Center and Sunny near Wichita.
Stop Ideas Near Park City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Park City.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Center and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 10.04 mi (16.15 km).
#1 Valley Center
Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas
| Population | 7,385 |
| Coordinates | 37.8347300, -97.3733800 |
| Altitude | 410 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
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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