How far is Wathena, KS from Wichita, KS?
The driving distance from Wathena, KS to Wichita, KS is about 219 miles (352.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wathena and Wichita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wathena and Wichita.
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Start on South 5th Street
28 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Monument Road
117 m · 11 sec · Monument Road
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Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
1033 ft · 28 sec · Saint Joseph Street
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Turn right onto Highway 36
5.3 mi · 7 min · Highway 36
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Take the exit slight right toward I 229 North, US 59 North, MO 759: Central Business District
1191 ft · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alabama Street
591 ft · 10 sec · Alabama Street
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Take the ramp right
48 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue on Southwest 59 Highway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Southwest 59 Highway
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Continue on Southwest 59 Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Southwest 59 Highway
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Continue on Amelia Earhart Bridge
2730 ft · 1 min · Amelia Earhart Bridge
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Continue on Utah Avenue
784 ft · 24 sec · Utah Avenue
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Continue on Skyway Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Skyway Highway
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Continue on US 59 Highway
15 mi · 18 min · US 59 Highway
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Continue straight
29.3 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
129.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400
2804 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District
1219 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on East Kellogg Drive
113 m · 10 sec · East Kellogg Drive
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Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue
2520 ft · 53 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Continue on North Broadway Street
2035 ft · 46 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street North
113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North
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Turn right onto North Market Street
96 m · 14 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left
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 Wathena 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.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
129 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wathena and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wathena to Wichita?
The road trip is about 219 miles (352.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from Wathena and 109.9 miles from Wichita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wathena and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmington
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 Wilmington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wathena and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 192.24 mi (309.38 km).
#1 Wathena
City in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,272 |
| Coordinates | 39.7591600, -94.9496900 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.15 | $58.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.88 | $65.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.98 | $71.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
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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