How far is WaKeeney, KS from Wichita, KS?
The driving distance from WaKeeney, KS to Wichita, KS is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Saline County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between WaKeeney and Wichita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between WaKeeney and Wichita.
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Start on North 8th Street
121 m · 18 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn slight left
20 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left
7 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Railroad Avenue
126 m · 20 sec · South Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
593 ft · 31 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto Barclay Avenue
2188 ft · 39 sec · Barclay Avenue
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Turn right onto South 13th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South 13th Street
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Take the ramp left
963 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
122.1 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, US 81 South: Wichita
2112 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
63 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
22.2 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
983 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 13th Street
159 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East 13th Street North
1.2 km · 1 min · East 13th Street North
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1 mi · 2 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 WaKeeney and Wichita.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
122 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving WaKeeney and Sunny near Wichita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from WaKeeney to Wichita?
The road trip is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from WaKeeney and 107.4 miles from Wichita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.51 one way or $57.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around WaKeeney and Sunny near Wichita.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
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 Glendale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between WaKeeney and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 165.66 mi (266.61 km).
#1 WaKeeney
County seat in Kansas
| Population | 1,738 |
| Coordinates | 39.0250100, -99.8795700 |
| Altitude | 746 |
| 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: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.51 | $57.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.15 | $64.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.18 | $70.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.10 | $80.20 |
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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