How far is Whitman, KS from Argonia, KS?

The driving distance from Whitman, KS to Argonia, KS is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
37.64 mi
00h 46m
Flight
32.11 mi
51.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.11 mi
Kilometers
51.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.64 mi
Kilometers
60.58 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Argonia
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 AM CDT
Return by in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 1:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-19T00:20
Arrive Argonia
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
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
Wellington
KS

County seat of Sumner County, Kansas, United States

From Whitman
19.3 mi
00h 23m
To Argonia
18.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Argonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Argonia.

  1. 1

    Start on North River Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · North River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 40th Avenue North

    2294 ft · 2 min · East 40th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Valley Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    625 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East 30th Avenue North

    1746 ft · 1 min · East 30th Avenue North

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    615 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Oxford Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · North Oxford Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Sumner Avenue

    2622 ft · 1 min · North Sumner Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2590 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East 10th Avenue

    9.9 mi · 15 min · East 10th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East 16th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East 16th Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North A Street

    59 m · 5 sec · North A Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto North A Street

    72 m · 4 sec · North A Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East 15th Street

    1923 ft · 40 sec · East 15th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2461 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · West 8th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West 10th Avenue

    13.8 mi · 21 min · West 10th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1778 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Argonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 10th Avenue
13.8 mi · 37%
East 10th Avenue
9.9 mi · 26%
West 8th Street
6.3 mi · 17%
East 16th Street
2.02 mi · 5%
North Oxford Road
1.43 mi · 4%
Valley Road
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West 10th Avenue

Continue on West 10th Avenue

13.8 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellington
00h 23m from Whitman
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Whitman and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Argonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Argonia?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Wellington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Whitman and 18.4 miles from Argonia.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Whitman and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Argonia.

Stop Ideas Near Wellington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wellington, 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 Wellington.

RAIL

Newton

87 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

101 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Argonia. Straight-line distance: 32.11 mi (51.67 km).

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#1 Whitman

Whitman is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3325200, -97.1875400
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
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#2 Argonia

Human settlement in Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America

Population462
Coordinates37.2658500, -97.7656100
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
Start: North River Road (-97.18761, 37.33252)
End: North Main Street (-97.765496, 37.26585)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.03
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.02 $10.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.65 $6.19 $12.38
Diesel $5.30 $7.05 $14.11

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 Whitman and Argonia. The current time is 00:20:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.