How far is Westwood, KS from Wichita, KS?

The driving distance from Westwood, KS to Wichita, KS is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.88 mi
02h 59m
Flight
174.34 mi
280.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.34 mi
Kilometers
280.58 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.88 mi
Kilometers
310.41 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 AM CDT
Return by in Westwood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westwood
2026-04-19T02:20
Arrive Wichita
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westwood
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Neosho Rapids
KS

City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Westwood
95.5 mi
01h 29m
To Wichita
97.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westwood and Wichita.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westwood and Wichita.

  1. 1

    Start on Belinder Road

    150 m · 24 sec · Belinder Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 49th Terrace

    1310 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mission Road

    1 km · 1 min · Mission Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mission Road

    1173 ft · 28 sec · Mission Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Shawnee Mission Parkway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 35 South, US 56 West, US 69 South, US 169 South: Wichita

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    132.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400

    2804 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District

    1219 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on East Kellogg Drive

    113 m · 10 sec · East Kellogg Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue

    2520 ft · 53 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    2035 ft · 46 sec · North Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

    113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    96 m · 14 sec · North Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westwood and Wichita.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
177 mi · 92%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.42 mi · 4%
Shawnee Mission Parkway
4.12 mi · 2%
Mission Road
0.87 mi
US 54
0.53 mi
South Broadway Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Continue straight

133 mi · 02h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
174.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neosho Rapids
01h 29m from Westwood
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westwood and Sunny near Wichita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westwood to Wichita?

The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Neosho Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.5 miles from Westwood and 97.4 miles from Wichita.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westwood and Sunny near Wichita.

Stop Ideas Near Neosho Rapids

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Neosho Rapids, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Neosho Rapids.

RAIL

Topeka

81 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

94 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westwood and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 174.34 mi (280.58 km).

Westwood

#1 Westwood

City in Kansas

Population1,642
Coordinates39.0405600, -94.6169000
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Wichita

#2 Wichita

The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area.

Population391,731
Coordinates37.6922400, -97.3375400
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: Belinder Road (-94.61661, 39.040562)
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.76 L · about $25.68
Round trip
$51.36
13.62 gal · 51.52 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.68 $51.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.96 $57.93
Premium $4.65 $31.69 $63.39
Diesel $5.30 $36.12 $72.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Westwood and Wichita. The current time is 02:20:41.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.